Countering hate ethically : inclusivity and sensitivity in engaging far-right sympathetic audiences / William Allchorn.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Allchorn, William, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Right-wing extremists--Great Britain--Case studies.

Right-wing extremists.

Deradicalization--Moral and ethical aspects--Case studies.

Deradicalization.

Deradicalization--Computer network resources--Case studies.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

London : SAGE Publications Ltd, 2026.

Summary:

This case study examines William Allchorn’s (2024) pilot project aimed at testing the effectiveness of online counternarratives that target far-right-sympathetic audiences in the UK. The initiative presents a valuable lens through which to explore the ethical, methodological, and communicative challenges of engaging with individuals vulnerable to extremist ideologies. While the project seeks to “dial down hatred” through digital interventions, it also raises important questions about inclusivity and sensitivity—particularly regarding how to balance deradicalization efforts with the protection and representation of communities often targeted by far-right rhetoric. This case encourages critical reflection on the risks inherent in such research of inadvertently amplifying harmful narratives, the complexities of audience targeting, and the responsibilities of researchers in potentially polarizing online spaces. Drawing on my (2024) work, the case emphasizes the need for students’ research to be ethically robust, empirically grounded, and socially responsible. This case study will be especially useful for those studying far-right social movements, their support bases, and also responses to such movements.

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ISBN:

9781036244200

OCLC:

1594889338

Publisher Number:

T301108