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March 25, 2026Canadian Review of Sociology/Revue canadienne de sociologieOpen Access

Far, Moderate or in Between? The Ties That Shape Canadian Right‐Wing Youth Activism

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Overview

Ethnographic research reveals how peer and family ties influence right-wing youth beliefs in Canada, suggesting nuanced ideological landscapes.

Key Points

  • The aim is to explore the differences in ideological beliefs among Canadian right-wing youth activists based on their socialization experiences.
  • Conducted 45 interviews with right-wing youth activists.
  • Performed a year-long ethnographic fieldwork.
  • Analyzed peer and familial relationship dynamics.
  • Far-right youth reported strained relationships with peers and family.
  • Moderate right-wing youth experienced supportive familial and peer networks.
  • Liminal individuals showed strong peer ties but weak family connections.

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Kayla Preston (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69c37be2b34aaaeb1a67ec70https://doi.org/10.1111/cars.70031
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