Case Study: “Vermin,” “Parasites,” “Satan”: How Toxic Speech Became a Normal Part of Public Discourse
The toxic discourse in North Macedonia’s online political landscape continues to thrive, fueled by sharp polarization and the anonymity of social media. Between September 29 and December 22, 2024, the EOOH platform monitored a total of 238 posts (n=238), capturing insights into the language of hate directed at political figures and groups. This analysis focuses on the patterns of political hate speech, key examples, and its implications for democratic discourse.
Gendered Hate Speech During the 2024 Presidential Elections in North Macedonia
This case study examines the prevalence and nature of gendered hate speech online, focusing solely on the 2024 presidential elections.
Encouraging Youth Civic Activism through Media Engagement
Young people who are civically and politically engaged more often discuss important social topics and are involved in volunteering work both with their families and through their schools; they have more experience with the work of the local and central government, but also with civil society organizations, and are more educated and aware of the impact that the media and disinformation have in society.
Citizens’ practices and perceptions about getting informed and dealing with disinformation
Citizens mostly use the information to keep up with the latest events, make the right decisions in their private lives, and educate themselves, and less for social activism and decision-making on socially important issues.
Women Politicians and Media Bias
The research shows that the mere presence of women politicians in the media is reason enough for their stereotyping and discrimination related to traditional gender roles and the physical appearance of women, especially through the use of sensationalist language.
Media Literacy for All: A Guide to Inclusive Media Education
It's packed with ideas for creating a classroom where everyone feels welcome and included, regardless of background, making every student better equipped to navigate our media-saturated world. It contains tips from picking the right materials and exercises to activities that get everyone involved in the learning process.
Trainer’s Guide for Encouraging Creativity Through Critical Media Literacy
The Trainer's Guide for Encouraging Creativity Through Critical Media Literacy is designed to help trainers and educators encourage students to "think outside the box" when they consume various media content. The Guide combines theory with practice and can be applied in different educational settings, all to enrich the knowledge and skills of students to be responsible and critical media consumers and producers.
Ethical Reporting on Gender – Based Violence in North Macedonia
The dominance of daily political events, the limited resources in the newsrooms, the lack of specialized journalists, the absence of sources and the perception that topics related to gender-based violence are not of primary importance contribute to the under-reporting of gender-based violence.
Gender equality in a time of gendered disinformation
The analysis states that, by providing space for spreading gendered disinformation, the media contribute to dehumanization and demonization, as well as direct verbal attacks and threats to supporters of gender equality and the LGBTI+ community, most of whom are women.
Sexist hate speech against young girls
Sexist hate speech against young girls is spread through comments on news reports on social media, which are fertile ground for the development of gender-based malicious and disturbing content. Such content is usually created in response to the news reports, so the role of the media and their reporting is significant for their prevention, and especially the regulation of comments on news reports on social media.