De 'witte mobilisatie' in België als moral crusade : de vervlechting van emotie en politiek

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Explores the White protest movement in Belgium, which originated as an emotional protest against the murder of young girls. As it became clear that authorities had bungled the murder investigation, the protest became more politically oriented. The innocence of the victims was contrasted with the perceived arrogance & dysfunction of the authorities. This moral indignation made it possible to mobilize a preexisting & widespread distrust toward authorities. The White movement is interpreted as a moral crusade, different from others in that state institutions themselves became the target of discontent. This rejection of the basic rules of the Belgian political system makes it difficult for the political elite to respond effectively to this mobilization. 2 Tables, 58 References. Adapted from the source document.