Right-wing authoritarianism is a way of thinking or a belief system that focuses mainly on sticking strictly to the rules and traditions of a society, and views respect for authority, social order, and obedience to rules as the most important things. People who believe in right-wing authoritarianism put a lot of emphasize on following authority and punishing those who do not obey rules. They also tend to support policies that protect the existing power structures and promote traditional values.