Aricles on Populism, Media and Education
Our researchers co-authored book chapters of publication Populism, Media and Education: Challenging Discrimination in Contemporary Digital Societies, ed. Maria Ranieri, Routledge. A chapter on ethno-nationalism and racial capitalism in framing of migrants as a threat was co-authored by Mojca Pajnik, a chapter on heteronormativity and ethno-masochism in populist imaginary was co-authored by Iztok Šori, and the chapter on students’ perspectives on critical thinking and engagement across media analysis and production was co-authored by Mojca Frelih.
Based on a major research project funded by the European Commission, Populism, Media and Education studies how discriminatory stereotypes are built online with a particular focus on right-wing populism. Globalization and migration have led to a new era of populism and racism in Western countries, rekindling traditional forms of discrimination through innovative means. New media platforms are being seen by populist organizations as a method to promote hate speech and unprecedented forms of proselytism. Race, gender, disability and sexual orientation are all being used to discriminate and young people are the preferred target for populist organizations and movements. This book examines how media education can help to deconstruct such hate speech and promote young people’s full participation in media-saturated societies.
Drawing on rich examples from Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, France, Italy, Slovenia, and the UK – countries characterized by different political and cultural contexts – Populism, Media and Education addresses key questions about the meaning of new populism, the nature of e-engagement, and the role of education and citizenship in the digital century.