Language and Power : A Critical Discourse Analysis of Political Speeches in Multicultural Societies
Keywords:
critical discourse analysis, political speeches, language and power, multiculturalism, rhetoricAbstract
Political discourse plays a very important role in shaping public opinion and reinforcing power structures in multicultural societies. This research applies Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) to examine how language is used in political speeches to construct social hierarchies, national identities, and public perceptions. By analyzing speeches from leaders in diverse societies, this study highlights the use of rhetoric, metaphor, and persuasion strategies in influencing collective ideologies
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