When you think of radical right-wing influencers, you probably quickly think of men like Andrew Tate. But we should not underestimate the role of radical right-wing women on social media, says American scientist Eviane Leidig. Leidig: 'I ...See moreWhen you think of radical right-wing influencers, you probably quickly think of men like Andrew Tate. But we should not underestimate the role of radical right-wing women on social media, says American scientist Eviane Leidig. Leidig: 'I am someone who has been studying radical right-wing politics and radicalisation processes for years, and even I sometimes felt susceptible to their messages.' Because these female influencers succeed like no other in normalising radical right-wing ideas in a treacherously subtle way. Leidig is an expert in the field of online radicalisation and the radical right. In 2023, her book The Women of the Far Right was published, in which she dissects the social media strategy of these women.
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