Relationship Between Profanity and Political Polarization

Adeline Wei
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This paper delves into the contentious issue of political polarization and explores the psychological underpinnings of anger within social media profanity and its contribution to political polarization, emphasizing its role in pushing individuals to adopt extreme viewpoints and resist compromise. First of all, it highlights the role of social media in shaping political discourse and its dominance in terms of political discussion platforms. While social media platforms provide a diverse space for individuals to express different viewpoints, they also foster echo chambers, reinforcing existing beliefs and isolating users from differing perspectives. It emphasizes the effect of the use of profanity and strong language on social media intensifying emotional reactions, pushing individuals toward extreme political positions, and deepening polarization. Profanity signals group membership and leads to more negative perceptions of opposing groups, exacerbating the polarization cycle. In conclusion, the essay calls for a critical examination of the impact of profanity and aggression in political discussions, especially on social media. It underscores the need for responsible and respectful discourse to mitigate the growing problem of political polarization. Ultimately, it emphasizes the importance of thoughtful communication in fostering a more constructive political environment.
亵渎与政治两极化之间的关系
本文深入探讨了政治极化这一颇具争议的问题,探讨了社交媒体亵渎行为中愤怒的心理基础及其对政治极化的贡献,强调了其在推动个人采取极端观点和抵制妥协方面的作用。首先,它强调了社交媒体在塑造政治话语方面的作用及其在政治讨论平台方面的主导地位。虽然社交媒体平台为个人表达不同观点提供了多样化的空间,但同时也助长了回音室的形成,强化了现有的信仰,并将用户与不同观点隔离开来。报告强调了在社交媒体上使用亵渎和激烈语言的影响,这加剧了情绪反应,将个人推向极端的政治立场,并加深了两极分化。亵渎是群体成员身份的信号,会导致人们对对立群体产生更多负面看法,从而加剧两极分化的循环。最后,文章呼吁对政治讨论(尤其是社交媒体上的政治讨论)中的亵渎和攻击行为的影响进行批判性研究。文章强调了负责任和尊重他人的言论的必要性,以缓解日益严重的政治两极分化问题。最后,文章强调了深思熟虑的交流对于营造更具建设性的政治环境的重要性。
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