The women of the far right: social media influencers and online radicalization.

"The Women of the Far Right" by Eviane Leidig explores the role of female social media influencers in online radicalization within far-right movements. The book delves into the activities, networks, and tactics of these influencers, highlighting their use of mainstream social media platforms to prom...

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Publicado en:International Affairs Vol. 100; no. 6; pp. 2674 - 2676
Autor principal: Somoano, Inés Bolaños
Formato: Artículo
Publicado: Oxford University Press / USA Nov2024
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Sumario:"The Women of the Far Right" by Eviane Leidig explores the role of female social media influencers in online radicalization within far-right movements. The book delves into the activities, networks, and tactics of these influencers, highlighting their use of mainstream social media platforms to promote far-right ideologies. Leidig also discusses the business aspect of their activities, including corporate sponsorships and branded merchandise. The author concludes with strategies to counter the far right, emphasizing the importance of identifying and addressing propaganda and hate speech online.