Peaceful Resistance: The Role Of Anti-Racism Protests In Countering Far-Right Extremism

Abstract

Peaceful resistance has played a crucial role throughout the history of social justice movements and its continued usage in anti-racism protests is vital to combat the growing danger of far-right extremism. This study explores the theoretical basis and practical usage of nonviolent protests and examines how much they are effective in countering far-right ideologies. Through a detailed literature review and analysis of the different headlines of the major broadcasts like CNN and BBC in van Dijk's model of CDA, this article evaluates the effect of anti-racism protests on far-right extremists. The results of the study also highlight the social, moral, and political advantage of peaceful resistance and it also addresses the criticism and challenges that nonviolent movements had to face.