Explain Why the Populist Party Became the Most Successful Third

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Essay

Explain why the Populist party became the most successful third party in American history up to that time. Explain why it failed to survive the decade of the 1890s.

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Definitions:

Masculine Identities

Social and cultural constructs of manhood and masculinity that define roles, behaviors, and attributes considered appropriate for men.

Feminine Identities

The aspects of an individual's personality and life experience that relate to their identification with traditionally feminine traits and roles.

Discourse of Sexuality

The discourse of sexuality involves the ways in which sexualities are talked about, understood, and practiced within cultural and social contexts.

Foucault

A reiteration focusing on Michel Foucault's contributions to understanding power dynamics, knowledge, and social structures in society.