Mimi Nusair

m.nusair@outlook.com

Survivalists: Inside America’s Prepping Culture

In a nation gripped by climate change, political unrest, and economic uncertainty, a growing number of Americans are preparing for the end of the world as we know it. From urban homesteading to nuclear fallout shelters, preparedness is more than just stockpiling for an apocalypse; it’s a way of life. These preppers believe that when things inevitably go wrong, you’re on your own. But what are the cultural contexts that lead people into prepping and just how sustainable is this way of life? This deep dive into the rapidly growing prepping community explores the psychology, community and contradictions of a growing movement that’s fuelled by fear, distrust and hyper-independence.