Alt-Right

Alt-Right

Definition: A loosely defined political movement characterized by extreme right-wing ideologies, often encompassing white nationalism, anti-immigration sentiments, and virulent anti-establishment views. It uses internet platforms extensively for recruitment and propaganda.

Context: Emerged in the early 2010s, gaining prominence through online forums and social media. It’s associated with figures like Milo Yiannopoulos and gained notoriety during and after the 2016 US Presidential election.

Examples: Online forums like 4chan and 8chan served as breeding grounds. The use of memes and ironic humor to spread hateful ideologies is a key characteristic. The Charlottesville “Unite the Right” rally in 2017 is a significant real-world manifestation.

Q&A:

• Q: Is the Alt-Right a unified movement?
  A: No, it’s a loose collection of groups and individuals with overlapping but not always identical beliefs. There’s significant internal disagreement.
• Q: How does the Alt-Right utilize the internet?
  A: They leverage social media for propaganda, recruit members, and spread disinformation, often using memetic warfare.
• Q: How is the Alt-Right different from the far-right?
  A: The Alt-Right is a specific segment of the far-right that emphasizes internet culture and online organization more explicitly.

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