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Intentional Abuse of Social Networks with the Goal of Promoting Ideas of Anti-Semitism, Racism, and Xenophobia
Intentional Abuse of Social Networks with the Goal of Promoting Ideas of Anti-Semitism, Racism, and Xenophobia

Author(s): Daniel Slivka, Janusz Mierzwa
Subject(s): Media studies, Communication studies, Studies in violence and power, History of Antisemitism, ICT Information and Communications Technologies
Published by: Žilinská univerzita v Žilině
Keywords: social networks; manipulation; communication; extreme right; anti-semitism; racism; xenophobia;

Summary/Abstract: This scientific study points out a relatively common negative occurrence in the Slovak society as well as in Europe in general. Various parties, associations and movements, most notably on the extreme right side of the spectrum, use virtual social networks to promote their ideals and to reach their goals in the society. Social networks often contain hidden and manipulative forms of promoting ideas of anti-Semitism, racism, and xenophobia.

  • Issue Year: 19/2017
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 54-58
  • Page Count: 5
  • Language: English