Inside far-right organizations: Internal Practices, Political Culture, Organizational models and Everyday Life

Abstract

Does the growing support for far-right parties and movements also correspond to a transformation in their internal practices? This panel focuses on the intra-organizational cultures, internal practices, everyday life, and organizational models of far-right actors. Its aim is to explore how these parties and movements operate internally, both at national and sub-national levels, from decision-making processes to strategies for fostering cohesion and solidarity among members. We invite contributions on intra-party dynamics, career and leadership building, membership engagement, intra-organizational hierarchies, relationships between members, cadres, and leaders, recruitment dynamics, new members' socialization, and internal discipline mechanisms within far-right organizations. The panel also seeks to examine the political cultures of these actors, including their use of symbols, aesthetics, narratives, and rituals to reinforce collective identity and ideological commitment. Furthermore, we encourage studies on far-right organizational models and how they have changed in recent years. We also welcome contributions focusing on the role of gender, masculinities, and sexuality in all the above-mentioned processes of organizational reproduction. The panel aims to foster an interdisciplinary discussion from political science, sociology, anthropology, and organizational studies focusing on far-right parties, organizations, or movements. We encourage empirical and theoretical contributions exploring internal practice variations across national and organizational contexts. By shedding light on the internal workings of radical right actors, this panel seeks to enhance our understanding of their growth, adaptability, and political impact.

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