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Ambivalence and Contradictions in Education against Antisemitism: Exploring the Views and Experiences of Young Germans
Author(s):
Hübscher, Monika; Pfaff, Nicolle
Date:
2023
Topics:
Antisemitism, Antisemitism: Education against, Attitudes to Jews, Interviews, Main Topic: Antisemitism, Youth
Abstract:
This paper presents results of the qualitative study “Antisemitism and Youth,” which examines young non-Jewish Germans’ knowledge of and experiences with antisemitism, as well as their perceptions of educational efforts against it. The study explores the contradictions between persistent antisemitism in Germany and intensive work to counter it. Through the analysis of interviews with young Germans, the study examines their understanding and representations of Jews and Jewish life. It reveals that young Germans’ views are shaped by narratives of strangeness, victimhood, guilt, and criticism of antisemitism. While most of the participants express firm opposition to antisemitism, they lack experience in identifying and deconstructing it. This article highlights some of the study’s key findings and presents conclusions for antisemitism-critical education.
Likes for Antisemitism: The Alternative für Deutschland and its Posts on Facebook
Author(s):
Hübscher, Monika
Date:
2020
Topics:
Antisemitism, Antisemitism: Discourse, Antisemitism: Far right, Main Topic: Antisemitism, Politics, Social Media
Abstract:
The Alternative für Deutschland’s (AfD) entry into the German Bundestag in September
2017 represented a shift in post-1945 German political tradition and the social acceptance
of a party from the far right. During the election campaign, the AfD relied heavily on
the social media mostly using Facebook to spread its agenda. This research on the AfD’s
attitude toward National Socialism, the Holocaust and antisemitism on Facebook shows
that the party utilizes antisemitic stereotypes to defame political opponents and that further,
the AfD instrumentalizes events from the Third Reich to elevate perceived positive aspects
and strives to rehabilitate certain facets of National Socialism. The article first shows how
the AfD uses Facebook to spread its unfiltered political views. Then, three case studies
posted by the AfD will be analyzed. Additionally, the comments under the Facebook posts
are taken into account to show how their followers perceive antisemitic posts made by
AfD officials.