Analysing power and gender dynamics in the German far-right network
A Feminist Approach to Social Network Analysis
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 6423645 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Victoria Scheyer (0009-0006-9170-1727, Monash University), Jacqui True (0000-0002-5412-8929, Monash University), Matteo Bonotti (0000-0001-8241-4896, Monash University) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Pages | 1-28 |
| Publication date | 2025-01-30 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | European Journal of Politics and Gender (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2515-1088 • E-ISSN: 2515-1096 |
| Publisher | Bristol University Press (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1332/25151088y2024d000000071 |
| OpenAlex | W4406981281 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 3 |
| References cited | 62 |
With growing media attention and the increased visibility of female leaders, influencers, and groups within the far right, some analysts argue that the movement presents itself with a `female face,’ incorporating liberal values such as women’s empowerment -a phenomenon often described as paradoxical. This paper investigates the gender dynamics, roles, and influence of women and women-led groups within Europe’s far-right online networks, focusing on the German context. Through a feminist-informed social network analysis, the study examines the gendered structure and power dynamics of far-right online networks using data from Telegram, a platform known for its lack of moderation and popularity among far-right actors. The findings reveal close connections among various actors and organisations, including political parties, civil society, and cultural groups structured into five interacting communities. The analysis shows that power distribution within the network is highly gendered, with male-dominated, white supremacist leadership and content shaping the collective identity of the network. Women and women-led initiatives, while present, are situated on the periphery with limited influence and secondary leadership roles. This paper advances our understanding of the gendered dimensions of political extremism within online networks
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| Unique citing works | 3 |
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| Citations per year | 3 |
| Citation span | 2025 - 2026 (2) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 3 |