Publication Date
2011
Abstract
What is behind the current wave of antiimmigrant fervor Racism Nativism National security concerns A recent article by Camilo Ortiz posits that psychological authoritarianism explains the recent outbreak of vigilantism and harsh law better than any of these other motives My essay agrees with Ortiz and shows how understanding antiimmigrant sentiment in these terms advances our understanding of it Once one understands how the syndrome underlies much of the current reaction toward immigrants particularly ones from south of the US border it becomes easier to frame measures to limit some of its excesses I argue that Mr Ortiz's interpretation constitutes a significant advance in our understanding of social attitudes toward immigration and immigrants and can pave the way toward more sensible policies in this troubled area
Recommended Citation
Richard Delgado,
Authoritarianism: A Comment,
13
Rutgers Race & L. Rev.
65
(2011).
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https://scholarship.law.ua.edu/fac_articles/410