Citation

Ibrahimi N. Stud. Conflict Terrorism 2022; 45(1): 20-42.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2022, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/1057610X.2019.1647678

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Abstract

How do rumors emerge and spread? One explanation emphasizes some form of crisis and uncertainty as the facilitating condition and another strand of research focuses on micro-level dynamics to explain how some groups are more vulnerable to rumors than others. This article applies framing theory to examine a rumor that led to violence that killed Farkhunda Malikzada in Afghanistan in March 2015 and three separate protests against the incident. Focusing on how different groups understand and reinterpret rumors, the article makes a distinction between rumor as an informational shortcut and an instrument of deliberate manipulation of information.

Language: en