Ricardo Soares

Ricardo Soares is a researcher at the Centro de Investigação e Intervenção Educativas at the University of Porto. He has focused on studying the populist attitudes among youth, particularly in relation to the influence of social media on their beliefs and behaviors. His recent work highlights the role of influencers in perpetuating extremist narratives, especially towards women and minorities, and how these narratives resonate with young audiences. Soares emphasizes the concerning trend of young people gravitating towards extreme-right ideologies, often fueled by the aspirational lifestyles showcased by popular digital influencers.