Description
In different national contexts, the radical right is adopting emotionalnarratives in order to enhance mobilisation and bolster support, especially online. Emotions - such as fear, anger and resentment but also shame and pride - have a powerful mobilising potential. This presentation will explore how the radical right
strategically constructs and exploits these emotions and also how they play a role in creating affective solidarity within online communities.
| Period | 29 Nov 2022 |
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| Event title | Save the Children Conference on Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism |
| Event type | Seminar |
| Location | Helsinki, FinlandShow on map |
| Degree of Recognition | International |
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