Title

Critical disinformation studies: History, power, and politics

Summary

This paper argues that the U.S., disinformation is often perpetuated by white supremacy and power hierarchies, impacting marginalized racial groups  and lacking social, cultural, political, or economic power. It advocates for a critical approach to disinformation research that considers historical, cultural, and political contexts, emphasizing power and inequality, and highlighting the impact of race on disinformation strategies in the U.S.

 

َAuthor

Kuo, R., & Marwick, A.

Year

2021

َThematic Area

Communication Studies

Topic

Fake News and the Political Landscape

Country

USA

Region

North America

Misinformation Combatting

Misinformation Source

Place Published

APA 7th End Text Citation

Kuo, R., & Marwick, A. (2021). Critical disinformation studies: History, power, and politics. Harvard Kennedy School (HKS) Misinformation Review, 2(4).