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Polarization of Deliberative and Participatory Activists on Social Media
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Abstract The article demonstrates how social media activism polarizes and clusters into distinct deliberative and participatory arenas, using the case study of online activism for justice for Roman Zadorov in Israel. Zadorov was convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison. Still, an overwhelming majo... mehr
The article demonstrates how social media activism polarizes and clusters into distinct deliberative and participatory arenas, using the case study of online activism for justice for Roman Zadorov in Israel. Zadorov was convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison. Still, an overwhelming majority of Israelis think he is innocent, with the social media obstruction-of-justice campaign in his support having raised overwhelming exposure and engagement. Theorists distinguish between participatory and deliberative public processes. Supporters of participatory processes advocate for the participation of multiple stakeholders in addressing public concerns. Supporters of deliberative processes advocate for a thorough evaluation of arguments for and against any course of action before decision-making. This study demonstrates how people congregate online and polarize into deliberative and participatory clusters. The “deliberative” cluster is characteristic of groups led by admins who advocate reaching the truth through exposing relevant information and conducting fact-based deliberation. The “participatory” cluster is characteristic of groups led by admins who believe that their activities should aim exclusively at generating more attention and engagement with the general public.... weniger
Thesaurusschlagwörter
Israel; Partizipation; Protest; Soziale Medien; Polarisierung; Kampagne; Deliberation; Gruppeninteresse; Gerichtsentscheidung
Klassifikation
politische Willensbildung, politische Soziologie, politische Kultur
interaktive, elektronische Medien
Freie Schlagwörter
Roman Zadorov; activism; obstruction-of-justice campaign
Sprache Dokument
Englisch
Publikationsjahr
2022
Seitenangabe
S. 56-65
Zeitschriftentitel
Media and Communication, 10 (2022) 4
Heftthema
Protesting While Polarized: Digital Activism in Contentious Times
ISSN
2183-2439
Status
Veröffentlichungsversion; begutachtet (peer reviewed)