👉 Hyperconservatism is a political ideology that advocates for policies and programs that are intended to preserve or enhance the status quo, often at the expense of individual rights and freedoms. It has roots in conservative thought and is characterized by strong support among conservatives in the United States and other countries. Hyperconservatism is often associated with the term "conservative populism" because it tends to be seen as a response to perceived liberal or progressive policies that are perceived as threatening the status quo.