Political Science
When the lens is too wide: The political consequences of the visual dehumanization of refugees
R. T. Azevedo, S. D. Beukelaer, et al.
This study reveals how depicting refugees as large, indistinguishable groups in Western media leads to their dehumanization and impacts political views. Conducted by Ruben T. Azevedo, Sophie De Beukelaer, Isla L. Jones, Lou Safra, and Manos Tsakiris, the research highlights a troubling correlation between such visual framing and support for dominant leaders and anti-refugee policies.
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