Justifying Dissent

The Quarterly Journal of Economics, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 138(3), С. 1403 - 1451

Опубликована: Янв. 22, 2023

Abstract Dissent plays an important role in any society, but dissenters are often silenced through social sanctions. Beyond their persuasive effects, rationales providing arguments supporting dissenters’ causes can increase the public expression of dissent by a “social cover” for voicing otherwise stigmatized positions. Motivated simple theoretical framework, we experimentally show that liberals more willing to post tweet opposing movement defund police, seen as less prejudiced, and face lower sanctions when implies they had first read credible scientific evidence position. Analogous experiments with conservatives demonstrate same mechanisms facilitate anti-immigrant expression. Our findings highlight both power limitations enabling shed light on phenomena such movements, political correctness, propaganda, antiminority behavior.

Язык: Английский

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The Economics of Social Media

Journal of Economic Literature, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 62(4), С. 1422 - 1474

Опубликована: Дек. 1, 2024

We provide a guide to the burgeoning literature on economics of social media. first define media platforms and highlight their unique features. then synthesize main lessons from empirical organize them around three stages life cycle content: (i) production, (ii) distribution, (iii) consumption. Under we discuss how incentives affect content produced off harmful is moderated. network structure, algorithms, targeted advertisements. consumption, affects individuals who consume its society at large, explore consumer substitution patterns across platforms. Throughout guide, examine case studies deterrence misinformation, segregation, political advertisements, effects outcomes. conclude with brief discussion future (JEL D12, D72, D83, D91, I31, L82, M37)

Язык: Английский

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The Normalization of the Radical Right

Oxford University Press eBooks, Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Июль 22, 2024

Abstract Radical-right behavior is increasing across Western democracies, often very fast. Previous research has shown, however, that political attitudes and preferences do not change this This book argues that, to understand these patterns, one needs appreciate the crucial role of social norms as drivers behavior. It builds on a norms-based theory supply demand, arguing growing radical-right driven by individuals who already held views, but did act them because they thought were socially unacceptable. If voters express their preferences, politicians can underestimate how much latent support there for policy. leaves radical right with less skilled leaders, are unable mobilize even them. However, if realize more private policy than typically observable, have an incentive run election platform silent views. Their electoral success, in turn, makes become comfortable showing impels join right. The argument us rethink translate into behavior, shows affect interaction highlights culture promotes inclusion erode.

Язык: Английский

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Emotions on Social Media as Catalysts for Change: Epistemic and Motivational Potentialities for Gender Equality

Media and Communication, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 13

Опубликована: Янв. 8, 2025

To this day, people still face gender discrimination and battle with injustices. change this, we both need accurate knowledge about these injustices to strive for active change. This article provides a theoretical reflection on how social media, by serving as an accessible platform portray their emotions, can be tool of needs. In terms the topics it discusses, operates at intersection literature digital activism one hand emotions media other. However, I approach using combination multidisciplinary lenses. employ epistemic injustice framework emphasise link between inequality production distribution knowledge. line affect theory, argue that generate novelties have collectivising motivational power. Finally, builds existing research provide space portray, distribute, adopt emotions. The in then combines insights demonstrate media—by allowing expression emotions—can catalyse new With enabling heard seen, online sphere contribute empowerment women fight against

Язык: Английский

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Citation penalties following sexual versus scientific misconduct allegations

PLoS ONE, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 20(3), С. e0317736 - e0317736

Опубликована: Март 5, 2025

Citations in academia have long been regarded as a fundamental means of acknowledging the contribution past work and promoting scientific advancement. The aim this paper was to investigate impact that misconduct allegations made against scholars on citations their work, comparing sexual (unrelated research merit) (directly related merit). We collected citation data from Web Science (WoS) 2021, encompassing 31,941 publications 172 accused control across 18 disciplines. also conducted two studies: one non-academics (N = 231) academics 240). WoS shows incur significant decrease three years after accusations become public, while we do not detect for misconduct. study involving suggests individuals are more averse than Finally, contrary findings, sample indicates they likely cite those In first became larger penalty However, when asked predict citing behavior, indicated reverse pattern, suggesting might mis-predict behavior or be reluctant disclose preferences.

Язык: Английский

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Achieving gender justice for global health equity: the Lancet Commission on gender and global health

The Lancet, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Апрель 1, 2025

Язык: Английский

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Collective action in networks: Evidence from the Chilean student movement

Journal of Public Economics, Год журнала: 2020, Номер 188, С. 104220 - 104220

Опубликована: Июнь 12, 2020

Язык: Английский

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Social Movements and Public Opinion in the United States

Опубликована: Апрель 1, 2024

Recent social movements stand out by their spontaneous nature and lack of stable leadership, raising doubts on ability to generate political change.This article provides systematic evidence the effects protests public opinion attitudes.Drawing a database covering quasi-universe held in United States, we identify 14 that took place from 2017 2022, topics related environmental protection, gender equality, gun control, immigration, national international politics, racial issues.We use Twitter data, Google search volumes, high-frequency surveys track evolution online interest, policy views, vote intentions before after outset each movement.Combining national-level event studies with difference-in-differences designs exploiting variation local protest intensity, find substantial internet activity but have limited attitudes.Except for Black Lives Matter following death George Floyd, which shifted views discrimination increased votes Democrats, estimate precise null electoral behavior.

Язык: Английский

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Backlash against the #MeToo movement: How women’s voice causes men to feel victimized

Group Processes & Intergroup Relations, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 25(3), С. 682 - 702

Опубликована: Апрель 1, 2022

Three studies examined whether perceived increase in women’s “voice” (i.e., being heard and taken seriously about sexual assault) contributes to perceptions of bias against men. In Study 1, both men women who have a greater voice related assault, victimization This relationship was stronger for relatively conservative participants. 2, (but not liberal) participants read #MeToo men’s than those the control condition. 3 responses perceiving that are victimized by #MeToo. For men, victimhood led less willingness work alone with woman combat assault (relative condition). Thus, while movement brings awareness issues it also generates backlash among more conservative, may accentuate gender disparities.

Язык: Английский

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Partisan‐Motivated Evaluations of Sexual Misconduct and the Mitigating Role of the #MeToo Movement

American Journal of Political Science, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 65(4), С. 777 - 789

Опубликована: Июль 8, 2021

Abstract When individuals evaluate something as serious sexual misconduct allegations in politics, they are often motivated to defend their party—but outside forces can reduce these partisan biases. We bridge work from political psychology with studies of social movements theorize how the #MeToo movement helps mitigate partisan‐motivated evaluations misconduct. With a two‐wave survey experiment, we find that partisans more likely view out‐party members guilty and less reflect particularly biased evaluations. then turn its potential promote reflection. show support for is associated evenhanded among those unlikely on own. This study contributes our broader understanding induce reflection moderate reasoning mass public.

Язык: Английский

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