GI_Forum 2017, Volume 5, Issue 2 Journal for Geographic Information Science
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GI_Forum 2017, Volume 5, Issue 2 Journal for Geographic Information Science
ISSN 2308-1708 Online Edition ISBN 978-3-7001-8251-1 Online Edition
Karin Golser,
Thomas Jekel
S. 36 - 48 doi:10.1553/giscience2017_02_s36 Verlag der Österreichischen Akademie der Wissenschaften doi:10.1553/giscience2017_02_s36
Abstract: In recent times, right-wing parties and movements have increasingly been using (geo-)social media to communicate their political aims. Examples are the ‘Einzelfall-Map’ or earlier maps that were designed to show refugee infrastructure but doubled for use in planning attacks on refugees. A closer inspection of these maps shows the use of simplified and generalized language, disrespect for the rule of law and human rights, and xenophobic metaphorical language. While these characteristics are used not only by right-wing movements (they can also be identified in left-wing anti-globalization discourse), right-wing movements tend to use spatial language more often than other political tendencies. This paper analyses language used by rightwing populists in maps that are based on volunteered geographic information – as for example in the ‘Einzelfall-Map’. The analysis of the contents of the map, based on the ‘syndrome approach’, presents the various discourses that circulate around the topic ‘right-wing populism’. This analysis contributes to the development of teaching strategies that unearth the explicitly geographic language used by populist ideologies. Keywords: right-wing extremism, geomedia, VGI, education Published Online: 2017/12/13 11:58:15 Object Identifier: 0xc1aa5576 0x00373575 Rights:https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/4.0/
GI_Forum publishes high quality original research across the transdisciplinary field of Geographic Information Science (GIScience). The journal provides a platform for dialogue among GI-Scientists and educators, technologists and critical thinkers in an ongoing effort to advance the field and ultimately contribute to the creation of an informed GISociety. Submissions concentrate on innovation in education, science, methodology and technologies in the spatial domain and their role towards a more just, ethical and sustainable science and society. GI_Forum implements the policy of open access publication after a double-blind peer review process through a highly international team of seasoned scientists for quality assurance. Special emphasis is put on actively supporting young scientists through formative reviews of their submissions. Only English language contributions are published.
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Verlag der Österreichischen Akademie der Wissenschaften Austrian Academy of Sciences Press
A-1011 Wien, Dr. Ignaz Seipel-Platz 2
Tel. +43-1-515 81/DW 3420, Fax +43-1-515 81/DW 3400 https://verlag.oeaw.ac.at, e-mail: verlag@oeaw.ac.at |