How do Canadian far-right groups portray South Asians on social media? Drawing on data collected from Canadian far-right networks on X (formerly Twitter), the analysis focuses on depictions of South Asians as “invaders,” “polluters,” and “predators,” and explores how emotions like fear and disgust are used to frame South Asians as outsiders and perceived threats to Canada.
Speakers
Dr. Zeinab Farokhi
Dr. Zeinab Farokhi is an Assistant Professor of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies at the University of Toronto Mississauga. Her upcoming book, Digital Islamophobia, explores the gendered and affective dimensions of anti-Muslim sentiments across Canada, the United States, and India.