The radicalization of young white men : dominant emotional characteristics and traits of online hate

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dc.contributor.advisor Collins, Rachael E., 1976-
dc.creator McCarthy, Colleen M. K.
dc.date.accessioned 2024-02-20T14:34:10Z
dc.date.available 2024-02-20T14:34:10Z
dc.date.issued 2024-01-01
dc.identifier.uri http://library2.smu.ca/xmlui/handle/01/31887
dc.description 1 online resource (123 pages) : colour charts
dc.description Includes abstract and appendix.
dc.description Includes bibliographical references (pages 110-121).
dc.description.abstract On August 12, 2021, a tragic mass shooting occurred in Plymouth, England, starting the exploration into the roots of hatred and extremism, particularly among young white men. This investigates the intersectionality of white supremacy and toxic masculinity, focusing on the emotional characteristics leading individuals to online hate groups. Centered on three major groups – Incels, the Proud Boys, and America First and Canada First – the study addresses three key questions on the motivations for joining, dominant emotional characteristics, and the variations between the groups. Guided by A General Theories of Hate Crime, this research employs qualitative methodologies, analyzing the online free spaces for each group. The findings highlight the hate and anger each group possess, and feelings of isolation, sadness, and joy. The discussion chapter uses the identified themes and emotions linking them to theory and literature to provide a nuanced understanding of the motivations fueling online hate. en_CA
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dc.language.iso en en_CA
dc.publisher Halifax, N.S. : Saint Mary's University
dc.subject.lcsh Radicalization -- Psychological aspects
dc.subject.lcsh Right-wing extremists -- Youth -- Psychological aspects
dc.subject.lcsh Online hate speech
dc.subject.lcsh Hate groups
dc.subject.lcsh White nationalism
dc.title The radicalization of young white men : dominant emotional characteristics and traits of online hate en_CA
dc.title.alternative The radicalization of young white men
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thesis.degree.name Master of Arts in Criminology
thesis.degree.level Masters
thesis.degree.discipline Criminology
thesis.degree.grantor Saint Mary's University (Halifax, N.S.)
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