Countering right-wing slogans - recognising and refuting conspiracy myths
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Countering right-wing slogans - recognising and refuting conspiracy myths
How to react to problematic statements? In this workshop we want to develop strategies together with you to be able to react confidently in response to problematic statements and conspiracy narratives.
Whether at the family table, in the local pub or during group work at university, we encounter problematic language everywhere. Sayings against ourselves as well as general discriminatory statements often leave us feeling insecure or helpless.
This workshop aims to give you the tools to deal with such situations in a confident manner and to counter excuses such as "Don't get upset, it was just a joke".
In several workshops, different forms of discrimination will be presented and we want to develop methodical and specific proposals for action. At the same time, opportunities for self-reflection, exchange and mutual empowerment will also be created.
The focus of this workshop is the topic of conspiracy narratives. First of all, we would like to look at the concrete functioning and social mechanisms of conspiracy myths together with you. In a second step, we will work on possible courses of action and practice reactions.
No special knowledge is necessary to participate, we look forward to seeing you! The workshop is in German.
Linus Pook
Linus Pook works as a video journalist and communications consultant on antisemitism and the extreme right. After studying philosophy and theatre studies, he is currently studying Interdisciplinary Antisemitism Research and Arabic Studies in Berlin. Last year, he co-edited and published "The Halle Trial: Transcripts" (Spector Books). He is currently working on a web documentary on the on- and offline dynamics of anti-democratic movements. Linus Pook is a board member and project collaborator at democ.
Tobias Weidmann
Tobias Weidmann works in political education and studied education and political science. He has worked in different contexts on various phenomena of group-based misanthropy and most recently researched the Institute for State Politics of the New Right.
