“Nosotros H.I.J.O.S.”: identity dynamics on publications in cyberspace

Abstract

The objective of this research was to investigate the identity dynamics of the HIJOS group Argentina and HIJOS group Paraguay, human rights organizations associated to the network of H.I.J.O.S — Por la Identidad y la Justicia Contra el Olvido y El Silencio. The data were collected from the publications sections on their websites and were divided into two corpora. The analyses were performed independently with the support of ALCESTE PLUS software. In the procedure of the Descending Hierarchical Classification, three classes were found throughout the Argentine text and four classes in the Paraguayan content. On the basis of all data, it was possible to observe that both groups seek to be valued and differentiate themselves from other Human Rights bodies related to the theme of dictatorships in South America, using the cyberspace as a locus of recognition and legitimacy.