From Morocco to Peru, Generation Z is transforming platforms such as Discord into their new public square, where outrage is organized, votes are cast, and action is born.
While social networks are presented as territories of freedom and youth authenticity, platforms such as Discord, TikTok and Reddit have been transformed into factories of identity crossed by polarization and hate.
Social media has revolutionized how young people interact with the world and social causes. Access to tools like Twitter, Instagram, or TikTok has enabled them not only to stay informed but also to organize campaigns, spread messages virally and sign petitions in seconds.
In this year's upcoming elections, voters under 30 years will represent a considerable 27% of the electorate. Their interest in politics is low, and it is difficult for them to find effective mechanisms to make their voice heard.
Coauthors Bruno Ferreira and Ester Athanásio
According to a recent survey, hate speech spread on the Internet has increased in Brazil, with special emphasis on religious discrimination, xenophobia and neo-Nazism.
