Discours [EASY]
"Discours" is a multifaceted term primarily used in linguistics, philosophy, and social theory to describe the systems of language and social practices that shape our understanding of the world.
Discourse creates "truths." For example, the discourse of medicine or law establishes certain ways of talking about the body or justice that become accepted as objective reality. Discours
The most influential modern development of the term comes from French philosopher Michel Foucault. For Foucault, discourse is not just language; it is a system of representation that governs what can be said and who can say it. "Discours" is a multifaceted term primarily used in
Analyzes how politicians use rhetoric and specific framing to influence public opinion and legitimize their actions. 4. Structuralist vs. Post-Structuralist Perspectives For Foucault, discourse is not just language; it
This interdisciplinary field examines how language functions in social contexts. It is used to deconstruct various forms of communication:
Investigates how discourse is used to enact, reproduce, or resist social power abuse, dominance, and inequality.