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- Empathy; Political candidates--Psychological aspects; (1)
- Gerrymandering--United States; United States. Congress--Election districts; (1)
- Hispanic Americans--Political activity--Nebraska--Omaha; Latin Americans--United States--Political activity--Nebraska--Omaha; (1)
- Memes; Memetics; Pepe the Frog--Fictitious character; White nationalism; (1)
- Political participation--Sex differences--United States; Facebook (Electronic resource)--Political aspects; Online social networks--Political aspects: (1)
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Do We Want Them To Understand Each Other? Perceptions Of Political Perspective-Takers, Ian Beatty
Do We Want Them To Understand Each Other? Perceptions Of Political Perspective-Takers, Ian Beatty
Dissertations and Theses @ UNI
America has been more divided along partisan lines in recent years (Pew Research Center, 2019). One major factor contributing to this polarization is a lack of understanding regarding why members of political out-groups maintain their beliefs. The simple act of perspective-taking may help to counter the negative effects of this ideological division. Although the benefits of perspective-taking are well documented (Batson, Polycarpou et al., 1997), less is known regarding perceived perspective-taking or perceptions of perspective-takers. In this study, I explore whether the benefits of perspective-taking can be achieved by witnessing a member of the political in-group take the perspective of …
The Erosion Of Democracy: Gerrymandering In The United States, Matthew P. Ruiz
The Erosion Of Democracy: Gerrymandering In The United States, Matthew P. Ruiz
Dissertations and Theses @ UNI
Every ten years in the United States, we redraw our congressional districts that elect the 435 members of the House of Representatives after the decennial census data has been collected and organized. Politicians around the country have taken to using these map revisions for their party’s own political gains and have been doing so since the time even before the United States Constitution was ratified. This process where politicians draw district lines to favor their own party and expand their political power is called gerrymandering (Trickey, 2017). The purpose of this mixed method study is to understand the impact gerrymandering …
From Meme To Memegraph: The Curious Case Of Pepe The Frog And White Nationalism, Fernando Ismael Quinones Valdivia
From Meme To Memegraph: The Curious Case Of Pepe The Frog And White Nationalism, Fernando Ismael Quinones Valdivia
Dissertations and Theses @ UNI
This thesis explores Pepe the Frog, a comic book character that became a meme, then went mainstream, and then became appropriated by the Alt-Right in support of the election of Donald Trump in 2016. Users in the Internet have declared this meme a god, others have claimed it as a piece of crypto-art, while White Nationalists use it to propagate their ideology. I draw on McGee’s notion of the ideograph to argue that, in a networked environment characterized by limited attention and heightened speed of circulation, memes have the capacity to ideologically condense publics. This gives rise to what I …
The Civic And Political Engagement Of Latinos In Omaha, Nebraska, Christian Israel Espinosa Torres
The Civic And Political Engagement Of Latinos In Omaha, Nebraska, Christian Israel Espinosa Torres
Dissertations and Theses @ UNI
Prior to 2006, Latinos in this country were virtually disregarded as an active political group. However, on May 1, 2006, thousands of immigrants and advocates across the United States marched in major cities to protest proposed immigration laws. In Omaha, Nebraska, alone, it was estimated that community groups energized 15,000 people to march in protest that day. Since the marches, both the number of Latinos and public participation of that group has grown dramatically. But, that growth has not been without its setbacks. While that first display of unity was striking in 2006, many factors have combined to prove that …
Sex And Political Participation On Facebook, Rachel Gregory
Sex And Political Participation On Facebook, Rachel Gregory
Dissertations and Theses @ UNI
Active political participation from the citizenry is essential for a healthy democracy. However, research finds a significant sex gap in political participation, limiting the influence of a substantial group from the political system and democratic representation. This division by sex is further marked by the types of political activities in which males and females engage. Candidates, elected officials, political organizations and voters alike now utilize Facebook as a means to spread political messages and engage the citizenry. Facebook is also a platform dominated by women. Due to women’s position on social media, it is hypothesized that women and men participate …