The Far-Right Discourse of Multiculturalism in Intergroup Interactions: A Critical Discursive Perspective

This book explores how far-right discourse on multiculturalism is received, interpreted, adapted, and contested in political rhetoric and informal talk. It combines research from sociology, media studies, and critical discursive psychology to analyze the circulation of far-right messages in the era of digitalization and the 'hybrid media system'. The empirical material from the Nordic context examines the success of populist and far-right parties in mobilizing popular support for their political agendas through social media. The book's multilevel perspective aims to understand how anti-immigration and anti-multiculturalist ideologies are mainstreamed among the political elite and societal normalization of nationalist and xenophobic discourse.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 260 pages
Publication date: 04 March 2023
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This comprehensive book delves into the intricate realm of discursive psychology, exploring the profound impact of far-right discourse on issues related to multiculturalism. Through a multidisciplinary approach, it examines how far-right messages are received, interpreted, adapted, and contested in both political rhetoric and informal conversations. By bringing together the latest research from sociology and media studies, as well as critical discursive psychology, the book sheds light on the circulation of far-right messages in the era of digitalization and the 'hybrid media system.'

Drawing from empirical material from the Nordic context, the book offers a unique analysis of political discourse within societies where a strong tradition of social democratic welfare states coexists with the rise of populist and far-right parties. With a focus on countries with comparatively high national internet and social media penetration, the book explores the extent to which the success of these parties is linked to their adept use of social media to mobilize popular support for their political agendas.

The book's multilevel perspective aims to deepen our understanding of how the anti-immigration and anti-multiculturalist ideologies propagated by these parties contribute to the mainstreaming of their rhetoric among the political 'elite' and the societal normalization of nationalist and xenophobic discourse. By providing fresh insights for students and scholars of sociology, social psychology, discourse analysis, media and communication, and political science, this book serves as a valuable resource for those seeking to comprehend the complex dynamics of far-right discourse and its societal implications.

Weight: 364g
Dimension: 210 x 148 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030890681
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022