The Good Fight Arlie Hochschild on Trump Voters, Old and New
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Feb 12, 2025 Arlie Hochschild, Professor Emerita of Sociology at UC Berkeley, discusses the emotional landscape of Trump's supporters, focusing on fears of empathy among the left. She explores how economic decline has affected pride in working-class communities and the complexities of political identity in rural America. Hochschild dives into the narratives shaping Latino voters' unexpected support for Trump, revealing deeper motivations and the interplay of individual versus collective pride that influences political alignment.
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Fear of Empathy
- Many academics are afraid of empathizing with people who hold different political views.
- They fear that empathy might lead to complicity or a change in their own values.
The Pride Paradox
- The “Pride Paradox” describes proud individuals experiencing job loss and downward mobility.
- This fuels resentment and openness to charismatic leaders like Trump.
Charismatic Leadership and Shame
- Trump’s charismatic leadership offers solace for those experiencing shame from economic hardship.
- He shifts blame from the individual to external forces.
