Fandom and Polarization in Online Political Discussion

From Pop Culture to Politics

Autori

• Renee Barnes

Parametri

• 180 pagine
• 7 ore di lettura

• Scienze politiche & Politica

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Focusing on the emotional aspects of political discourse, the book explores how a fan-like commitment to political views fuels polarization in online discussions. Through three years of Facebook observations, interviews, and surveys, the author argues that participants engage in a performance of self, prioritizing identity over rational debate. This affective investment leads to a need to assert one's perspective and dismiss opposing views, challenging traditional notions of deliberative political discussion. The insights call for a reevaluation of how we understand political engagement in the digital age.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2023

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