Far right extremism on social networks: an analysis of the phenomenon
Colletta, Alessandro (A.A. 2022/2023) Far right extremism on social networks: an analysis of the phenomenon. Tesi di Laurea in Political sociology, Luiss Guido Carli, relatore Michele Sorice, pp. 49. [Bachelor's Degree Thesis]
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Abstract/Index
Ur-fascism. Politics in post truth age. Why extremism exists on social media, causes of the phenomenon. Web 2.0 and a lookout to the development of social network. Disinformation on social media. Polarization on social media and the presence of echo-chambers. The paradox of intolerance and social media, the issue of radicalization. The role of emotions in the process of radicalization. The role of the internet in radicalization. The role of biases in the phenomenon of radicalization on social networks. Why do we speak about fascism on social media: cases and evidence. A more precise definition among multiple definitions. Identitarianism and alt-right. Evidence: anti-Asian rhetoric during Covid-19 pandemic. QAnon, far-right extremism and the attack to Capitol Hill in Washington DC. How to effectively fight far-right extremism online: striking the hydra’s heart. Aggressive and subversive exposure. Why current policy fails to combat right-wing extremism.
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Bibliografia: pp. 42-48.
| Thesis Type: | Bachelor's Degree Thesis |
|---|---|
| Institution: | Luiss Guido Carli |
| Degree Program: | Bachelor's Degree Programs > Bachelor's Degree Program in Political Science (L36) |
| Chair: | Political sociology |
| Thesis Supervisor: | Sorice, Michele |
| Academic Year: | 2022/2023 |
| Session: | Summer |
| Deposited by: | Alessandro Perfetti |
| Date Deposited: | 31 Oct 2023 11:15 |
| Last Modified: | 31 Oct 2023 11:15 |
| URI: | https://tesi.luiss.it/id/eprint/36800 |
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