Nov 10, 2026
News
The (mis)characterization and (de)legitimizing of apolitical protests in South Africa from the perspective of labeling theory
The article “The (mis)characterization and (de)legitimizing of apolitical protests in South Africa from the perspective of labeling theory” (Frontiers, 2026) examines, through the lens of labeling theory, how media and political portrayals of protests in South Africa can delegitimise the claims of marginalised communities and contribute to justifying repressive responses.
Jun 10, 2025
Comment & Opinion
Social media as a space for (de)humanizing the Palestinian people
Referring to the ongoing genocide in Gaza, the text offers a reflection on the role of social media as spaces for discursive resistance, emphasizing their power to counter dominant dehumanizing narratives and to give back visibility, voice, and dignity to those systematically marginalized by official representations of the conflict.