Younger citizens are underrepresented on candidate lists and in city councils. The relatively few who stand up for democracy have to endure significantly more hateful messages and threats than their older political colleagues.
Young candidates hit harder by harassment and threats
Younger citizens are underrepresented on candidate lists and in city councils. The relatively few who stand up for democracy have to endure significantly more hateful messages and threats than their older political colleagues.
Young candidates hit harder by harassment and threats
Emilla Møller (S) runs for municipal election for the first time at age 27. But just a few days into the campaign, she has already experienced harassment and bullying. Studies show that young candidates and women are most often subjected to harassment and hatred in political debates. Foto: Vikki Søholm
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Emilla Møller is 27 years old and running for the municipal election for the first time.
»You have shit in your head, bitch«, »You stupid cow«, and »Idiot«, are some of the comments on her Facebook profile.
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