Jak można sobie zrobić coś takiego? Podział „my – oni” w antynatalistycznych grupach na Facebooku
“How Can Someone Do This to Themselves?” “Us–Them” Divide in Polish Antinatalist Groups on Facebook

Summary/Abstract: Parenthood is no longer the default choice for young people, and social media dis- cussions both reflect and shape their attitudes. This article explores the “us–them” divide in Polish antinatalist groups on Facebook, focusing on how parents are characterized as “them”. Two research questions were formulated: What characteristics are assigned to “them”? From what position do antinatalists construct their arguments? The study employs critical discourse analysis of posts, comments, and visual materials from two Facebook groups (2020–2024). Findings reveal the dominance of moral, intellectual, and class-based superiority strategies among antinatalists. Parenthood is devalued, and parents, mothers in particular, are depicted as irrational and incompetent. The analysis reveals that social media intensifies emotions, radicalizes views, and reinforces stereotypes. This studyadvances knowledge on how digital discourse shapes social norms and postulates the need for further research about the impact of online debates on contemporary cultural values.

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