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The role of mainstream media in the mobilisation of radical political movements

Dynamics of Violent Extremism

The role of mainstream media in the mobilisation of radical political movements

Our research looked at the ways that far-right social media users use mainstream media outlets for their ideological messages. Researchers analysed over 55,000 social media posts from far-right users on Facebook and Gab, and found that all mainstream media outlets, regardless of their political leaning, can be co-opted for ideological messaging. 

 

Resources and project findings

 

Research Report

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Mainstream media use in far-right online ecosystems
Research Report
Mainstream media use in far-right online ecosystems
Research Report

Our research looked at the ways that far-right social media users use mainstream media outlets for their ideological messages. Researchers analysed over 55,000 social media posts from far-right users on Facebook and Gab, and found that all mainstream media outlets, regardless of their political leaning, can be co-opted for ideological messaging.

Mario Peucker, Thomas J. Fisher, Jacob Davey

Research Report

News and Media

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How far-right online spaces use mainstream media to spread their ideology
How far-right online spaces use mainstream media to spread their ideology

“We conclude that no media outlets, whether right, left or neutral, are safe from being co-opted and re-purposed to suit right-wing ideologies. Groups will utilise whatever sources are available, including ones they’ve labelled the “enemy of the people,” to convey their messaging”. Dr Mario Peucker and Tom Fisher for The Conversation

Journal Article

Mainstream media use for far-right mobilisation on the alt-tech online platform Gab

Mario Peucker, Tom J Fisher (2022)
Peucker M, Fisher TJ. Mainstream media use for far-right mobilisation on the alt-tech online platform Gab. Media, Culture & Society. July 2022. doi:10.1177/01634437221111943

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What we’re doing next

 
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