Open AccessPublic Shaming and Attacks on Social Media: The Case of White Evangelical Christians
Author(s) -
Cai Deborah A.,
Tolan Colleen
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
negotiation and conflict management research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.474
H-Index - 15
eISSN - 1750-4716
pISSN - 1750-4708
DOI - 10.1111/ncmr.12188
Subject(s) - white (mutation) , social media , politics , political science , social psychology , public relations , sociology , psychology , law , biochemistry , chemistry , gene
In this article, we compare public shaming with attacks on social media by looking at how these tactics have been used regarding White Evangelical Christians in the United States within the current political climate. We first examine public shaming historically and then in its current form on social media. Then, we differentiate shaming from attacks and argue that this distinction is vital for understanding the goals and motives of online use of these tactics. By making this comparison, we can identify the motives and goals of using these types of posts. We conclude with considerations and recommendations about conflict on social media.