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Frame Analysis: An Essay on the Organization of Experience.
... Entendemos que no existe acto político sin una dimensión comunicativa (Riorda, 2021), y concebimos la comunicación como acción legitimadora de la actividad política (Riorda y Elizalde, 2021). Por ello nos aproximamos al modo en que, tanto desde sus discursos como desde sus prácticas, gobiernos, partidos políticos, organizaciones sociales y comunitarias y medios de comunicación, promueven (o no) la construcción de marcos que se articulan y tensionan con los marcos de referencia a nivel social (Goffman, 1974). En este sentido, consideramos que la masificación de los feminismos (Natalucci y Messore, 2023), junto con el repertorio legislativo (Anzorena, 2021; ...
... Es en este punto donde se identifican procesos de reconocimiento y problematización de las barreras, lo cual conduce a reflexionar sobre el modo en que se conceptualiza y se resignifica la experiencia, en particular a partir del proceso de cambio sociocultural registrado en la pasada década Volver (Caffarelli, 2024). A continuación nos referiremos a ello, para así dar cuenta del modo en que se configuran nuevos marcos de referencia a nivel social (Goffman, 1974). ...
... 'Ni una Menos' constituye un punto de inflexión en la construcción de nuevos marcos de referencia a nivel social y cultural (Goffman, 1974): recogió, aglutinó y canalizó la acción, la manifestación pública y la movilización de miles de mujeres que se sintieron fuertemente convocadas a expresarse a lo largo y a lo ancho de Argentina. La trama político-institucional se vio así interpelada por 'la calle', espacio que ocuparon los principales articuladores y promotores de la construcción de redes: los movimientos de mujeres y de identidades disidentes y sus diversas organizaciones de referencia. ...
La gestación de nuevos roles periodísticos con enfoque de género en medios informativos de distintas regiones del mundo se produjo en un marco de expansión de los movimientos feministas, y del reconocimiento de la legitimidad de sus reclamos por parte de amplios espectros de la sociedad. Desde estos nuevos roles se buscó ampliar los enfoques de las noticias desde una mirada alerta a las situaciones de desigualdad y de violencia de género, que sea crítica de los sesgos de género, y que incluya en las noticias a actores y fuentes en toda su diversidad. En este capítulo nos preguntamos cómo se produjo la intervención de las periodistas designadas como editoras de género en medios argentinos para contribuir al desarrollo de un periodismo con “perspectiva de derechos humanos”. El capítulo revisa el contexto del nombramiento de las editoras y se centra en las prácticas que llevaron a cabo para transversalizar la perspectiva de género en el trabajo de elaboración y difusión de las noticias. Observamos que la transversalización puede conceptualizarse como aspiración o propósito de su trabajo, pero también es una estrategia de validación de un modelo de periodismo con compromiso social y político con la defensa de los derechos humanos.
... The contrasting frames highlight media's role in constructing social realities and shaping public opinion (Goffman, 1974;Matthes, 2009). Therefore, analyzing media framing helps understand the dynamics of political communication, contributing to informed public discourse and democratic governance (Cacciatore et al., 2016). ...
... These contrasting media frames demonstrate the power of media in constructing social reality and influencing public opinion (Goffman, 1974;Van Gorp, 2007). Frames organize experiences and guide public action, thus impacting political engagement significantly (Cacciatore, Scheufele, & Iyengar, 2016). ...
This study examines how Detik.com and Kompas.com frame news coverage of the Constitutional Court’s decision on Article 169 letter q of Law No. 7 of 2017, which allows presidential and vice-presidential candidates to be at least 40 years old or have previously held an elected position. The decision, issued in October 2023, sparked public debate regarding youth involvement in politics and constitutional consistency. Employing a qualitative method with a framing analysis approach, data collection was conducted through purposive sampling, observation, documentation, and interviews. The results reveal contrasting framing strategies between the two media outlets. Detik.com frames the decision positively, viewing it as a progressive step to encourage youth participation in national politics. In the problem definition element, Detik.com highlights the benefits for young generations, while Kompas.com frames it as controversial, emphasizing its potential to undermine legal stability. In diagnosing causes, Detik.com attributes the ruling to efforts to empower younger politicians, whereas Kompas.com identifies inconsistencies within the Constitutional Court as the root issue. For moral judgment, Detik.com regards the decision as momentum for youth political consolidation, while Kompas.com criticizes its adverse constitutional implications despite acknowledging its finality. In treatment recommendation, Detik.com suggests eliminating discrimination against youth in politics based on merit, while Kompas.com recommends rejecting the ruling to prevent further complications. This study concludes that media framing significantly shapes public perception, with Detik.com and Kompas.com reflecting differing editorial stances. The findings emphasize the crucial role of balanced, objective reporting in fostering an informed public discourse on political decisions.
... Ayon kay Goffman (1974), ang mga frame ay mga kognitibong istraktura na nagpapahintulot sa mga indibidwal na ayusin at bigyang kahulugan ang kanilang mga karanasan. Ang mga frame ay nagbibigay ng isang mental na balangkas kung saan natin inaalam ang impormasyon sa ating paligid kasama na ang mga biswal at naratibong elemento sa pelikula (Goffman, 1974). ...
... Ayon kay Goffman (1974), ang mga frame ay mga kognitibong istraktura na nagpapahintulot sa mga indibidwal na ayusin at bigyang kahulugan ang kanilang mga karanasan. Ang mga frame ay nagbibigay ng isang mental na balangkas kung saan natin inaalam ang impormasyon sa ating paligid kasama na ang mga biswal at naratibong elemento sa pelikula (Goffman, 1974). ...
The emigration of Filipinos is nothing new to the Filipino consciousness. Almost if not all Filipinos have relatives who are working abroad or have chosen to immigrate. Beyond the issues of legislature, business, and finance, the experiences of Filipinos abroad have also become part of the narrative of various Philippine shows or films. It is vital to take a closer look at these media especially to see how the lives and experiences of OFWs (Overseas Filipino Workers) are represented in them. Through framing analysis, this paper examined three Star Cinema romance drama films-Sana Maulit Muli, Milan, and Hello, Love, Goodbye-to determine what images of migrants and OFWs have been represented in them over the years. The analysis showed that the narrative, issues, and representations of the life of Filipino workers abroad in the films revolve on (1) other countries as better living options; (2) the loss of self and the endless work to earn income for families back home; (3) the establishment of a quasi-family unit; and (4) the dream of returning home.
... In the field of family studies, the history of the multispecies concept has its theoretical roots in the United States in the early 1980s. In that period, family science researchers, with a clear influence of symbolic interactionism, used the concept of analysis frameworks of Erving Goffman (1974) to understand how family members reconfigured the meaning of pets by recognizing them as members of family life (Huang et al., 1982;Irvine & Cilia, 2017). ...
... It is important to note that, as family studies tried to systematically organize as a discipline, they found that people behaved with their pets as if they were members of their family: they celebrated their birthdays, increased expenses for diets and care, and related to them as loved ones within the household. The need to understand what kind of frameworks families used to organize and attribute new meanings to these interactions found a solid conceptual basis for those claims in Goffman's (1974) theoretical work. ...
Although, in recent years, the concept of a multispecies family has been the subject of intense scrutiny by professionals in different fields, to date no documentary reviews that offer a structured view of their research have been published. Therefore, this review aimed to identify peer-reviewed articles on multispecies families to determine the state of the art and its future directions. A documentary review was carried out using five databases to select the articles published in Spanish until 2023. Thematic analysis of forty-six investigations yielded four emerging dimensions that reflected the areas of discussion with the greatest growth in recent years: (a) legal recognition; (b) family dynamics; (c) physical and mental wellbeing; and (d) human-animal bond. Findings suggest that the integration of the “companion animal” into the family system improved the wellbeing of its members. The importance of creating institutional tools that identify human-animal violence as domestic violence in these families is discussed.
... Çalışmada, bu gazetelerin haber dili, kullanılan temalar ve söylem stratejileri içerik analizi ve söylem İLETİŞİM VE DİPLOMASİ COMMUNICATION AND DIPLOMACY Yıl/Year: Nisan/April 2025 analizi yöntemleriyle karşılaştırmalı olarak ele alınmıştır. Çerçeveleme teorisi (entman, 1993;Goffman, 1974), medyanın belirli unsurları nasıl öne çıkardığını ve hangi unsurları arka planda bıraktığını inceleyen bir yaklaşımdır. haberlerin hangi yönlerinin vurgulandığı, nasıl bir anlatı oluşturulduğu ve hangi kavramların okuyucuya sunulduğu, medya organlarının ideolojik pozisyonları ile doğrudan ilişkilidir. ...
... Bulgular, çerçeveleme teorisinin temel bileşenleriyle doğrudan bağlantılıdır. Goffman (1974), bireylerin sosyal dünyayı anlamlandırmak için belirli çerçeveleri kullandığını öne sürmüştür. Medyanın haber çerçeveleri de benzer şekilde, olayları belirli bir anlatı içine yerleştirerek izleyicilerin algısını şekillendirir. ...
Bu makale, İsrail-Filistin çatışmasının Türkiye’deki iki farklı ideolojik çizgiye sahip ulusal gazete, Sabah ve Sözcü tarafından nasıl çerçevelendiğini incelemektedir. Medya çerçeveleme teorisi bağlamında yapılan çalışma, haberlerin dil, tema ve içerik açısından nasıl kurgulandığını, haberlerde hangi söylem stratejilerinin kullanıldığını ve kamuoyunda nasıl bir algı oluşturulmaya çalışıldığını analiz etmeyi amaçlamaktadır. Araştırmanın veri seti, 8 Ekim - 7 Kasım 2023 tarihleri arasında Sabah ve Sözcü gazetelerinin ana sayfalarında yayımlanan İsrail-Filistin çatışmasına ilişkin haberlerden oluşmaktadır. Çalışmada söylem analizi ve içerik analizi yöntemleri bir arada kullanılarak haberlerin ideolojik ve tematik yapıları değerlendirilmiştir. Özellikle her iki gazetenin çatışmayı ele alma biçimleri, kullanılan dil, öne çıkarılan unsurlar ve göz ardı edilen detaylar karşılaştırmalı olarak incelenmiştir. Araştırma bulguları, Sabah gazetesinin çatışmayı İsrail’in vahşeti, insanlık suçu işlediği ve terör karşıtı söylemler çerçevesinde sunduğunu, Sözcü’nün ise daha çok insani trajedilere ve Filistin halkının mağduriyetine odaklandığını göstermektedir. Bu çerçeveleme farklılıkları, Türkiye’deki medya kuruluşlarının ideolojik pozisyonlarının habercilik pratiklerine nasıl yansıdığını ortaya koymaktadır. Çalışma, medyanın çatışma algısını yönlendirme gücüne dikkat çekerken Türkiye’deki medya sistemine dair daha geniş bir anlayış geliştirmeyi ve medya-ideoloji ilişkisini tartışmaya açmayı hedeflemektedir. Medyanın söylem üretme biçimleri, habercilik normları ve ideolojik eğilimleri arasındaki etkileşim, çatışma haberlerinin sunumunda önemli bir rol oynamaktadır. Bu bağlamda çalışmanın, medya ve çatışma ilişkisini ele alan akademik literatüre katkı sunması beklenmektedir.
... In the next section we present our analytical framework and situate ourselves within the larger frame theory tradition [5,7,24,35]. We then introduce the study context, detail our methodology, and explain why we decided to fictionalize the geographical location that inspired our original research idea and questions. ...
... Framing, a term first used by Gregory Bateson [6,24], is a relatively flexible label for a variety of approaches that seek to explain how we make sense of and publicly portray a particular issue or situation. Frame theory has been well developed within policy studies [7,35,59], communication studies [12], and in social movement theory [32], where it often is used to denote practices that actors utilize to influence political decision making or political debates. ...
Background
How do Northern Global Health scholars navigate authoritarian political contexts in their research in other countries? This question motivated the research project on which this article is based. Over ten months, we conducted in-depth qualitative interviews with sixteen European and North American scholars who were engaged in health-related research in an authoritarian country we refer to as Patria.
Results
All our interviewees recognized health as a political matter and acknowledged the importance of considering politics in Global Health research. Yet, they were reluctant to explicitly integrate politically sensitive topics and discuss questions related to local political context in their research. To gain and maintain access, and to protect themselves and their local collaborators in a politically sensitive and authoritarian context, the researchers employed practices of ‘framing’. Such strategies included avoiding terms, scholarly references, and questions that were politically loaded; strategically conforming to the assumed apolitical language and methodologies of health research, and negotiating with and leaning on their local counterparts in processes of research dissemination and writing.
Conclusion
Drawing on frame theory and literature on fieldwork and authoritarianism we discuss the implications our findings have, not only for Global Health research, but for healthcare sciences more broadly. While researchers who work in authoritarian regimes may be particularly prone to engage in practices of framing, the strategies our interviewees used are not limited to Global Health researchers working in such settings. As anthropologists with experience researching health in multiple countries, including in the United States, we recognize the strategies that our interlocutors used from our own research. By including a discussion of some of the ways political factors have shaped our research we make an argument for the value of political reflexivity in health research: the critical scrutiny of the taken-for-granted presuppositions and norms that guide our research, and of the political environments and power dynamics that shape and are shaped by our research. A turn to political reflexivity in health research can unravel some of the tacit assumptions, biases, norms and practices that are integral to the health care sciences and which students and researchers must critically think about.
... The theoretical model highlights how sensemaking is Journal of Managing Projects in Business politically charged-actors do not merely interpret project realities but actively construct them in alignment with interests (Caro, 1974;Pitsis et al., 2003). By treating sensemaking as a political and temporal process (Clegg et al., 2017;Flyvbjerg, 2007), this framework underscores how the liquidity of power dynamics is constantly informing interpretations (Goffman, 1974;Decker, 2014). Unlike conventional models that treat sensemaking as a cognitive or organizational function (Weick, 2008;Maclean et al., 2016), our paper positions it as a socio-political mechanism through which stakeholders rationalize and legitimize their positions, in a fluid historical drama, in which legacy might always be reshaping past sensemaking as well as framing present-day sensemaking, as it strives to create a future perfect legacy (Pitsis et al., 2003). ...
... The question was posed earlier, memorably, by Marvin Gaye (1971). It was the question that characterized much of the work of the great sociologist, Erving Goffman as McCarty (2008) recognizes, citing Frame Analysis (Goffman, 1974) as a case in point. ...
Purpose
This paper explores the dynamics of megaprojects through a power relations lens, focusing on sensemaking, temporalities and multiplicities in major projects. It provides an understanding of the political forces influencing the management, decision-making and outcomes of megaprojects.
Design/methodology/approach
The paper explores how different stakeholders interpret and enact political, financial and social realities in megaprojects, utilizing some examples of case studies and theoretical analysis to reveal the complexities of these projects. The paper is conceptual, synthesizing divergent ideas and literature by integrating ideas from different domains to generate new theoretical insights.
Findings
The analysis reveals the inherently political nature of megaprojects, emphasizing how the politics of sensemaking, temporalities and multiplicities in major projects influence outcomes.
Research limitations/implications
The paper is conceptual and as such, all the usual strictures apply; it is the quality of its conceptualization that is significant.
Practical implications
This paper suggests that a politically aware approach to project management is essential for addressing the complexities that arise from megaprojects. Project managers that understand how the politics of sensemaking, temporalities and multiplicities in major projects frame projects’ decisions and consequences can achieve better long-term outcomes.
Social implications
Megaprojects have direct impact on communities, environments and public resources and leave multiple legacies.
Originality/value
The paper offers a novel perspective on megaprojects, moving beyond traditional technical and managerial approaches. It emphasizes the importance of the politics of sensemaking, temporalities and multiplicities in major projects.
... According to Thomas Luckmann [15], we assume that the status of the social actor is not bound to any form of humanity or human likeness-not even when human likeness is repeatedly used as a metaphor in robotics (or in theology) to assert agency. With Erving Goffman [17], we would rather like to ask whether we do not have to distinguish between different concepts of social actors depending on how the contingency of environmental phenomena is dealt with in social communication. ...
... In order to prevent a theoretical anthropomorphization, a decidedly sociological definition of the term is required. Following Goffman's "frame analysis" [17] it could read like this: A social actor is the product of a presentation (a designation, design, or ritual action) by which a non-trivially behaving corporeal or intelligible entity (e.g., a machine, a network) is ascribed properties toward which a counterpart can orient itself and which can be used as a standard of social judgment of the actor thus designated. ...
The central question of our paper is not whether Embodied Digital Technologies (EDTs) are to be understood as social actors by analogy with humans. The question is rather how the contingency of machine behavior is communicatively processed in design and how the mechatronics of machines is transformed into a socially accountable shape. To describe the contingency of machine behavior, we draw on Heinz von Foerster’s concept of the non-trivial machine. To discuss the actor status of machines, we use the concept of “social frameworks” developed by Erving Goffman: While “natural frameworks” aim at a technical control of environmental phenomena, social frameworks operate with displays and expectations of behavior in order to provide orientation and to gain influence. Goffman’s concept of social frameworks leads to the possibility of identifying different types of non-human, technically developed social actors. Each of these types is—as our comparative study shows—characterized by a different principle of organizing the relationship between man and machine.
... Approximately 320 articles (1/3) with keywords related to climate change will be analyzed using a qualitative framing analysis. Goffman (1974) defines a frame is as an interpretive schema that organizes and structures perception, guiding how individuals or groups understand and respond to events or issues. A qualitative framing analysis employs either an inductive approach, developing framing categories from the material, or a deductive approach, deriving categories from existing research (Matthes and Kohring 2004, 60). ...
The exposé outlined two research projects: After (us) the flood / Behind the flood: Links of flood-inducing precipitation with the climate crisis in media coverage and its impact on support for climate protection measures – A case study in Lower Austria, 2024, and Bridge between alarmism and positive visions: The potential of combining disruptive and positive climate communication.
- submitted February 2025, accepted March 2025.
... Parts of larger narratives-crucial for mobilization-are the usage of common language, metaphors, symbols, and frames (Snow, Vliegenthart, and Ketelaars 2018;Tarrow 2013). Frames can be seen as "schemata of interpretations" (Goffman 1974) that aim to portray an issue in a light that serves the creator' agenda (Aslanidis 2018). ...
This paper examines anti-gender movements’ online narratives through a comparative analysis of CitizenGo and Europe for Family on X (formerly Twitter) between 2019 and 2023. Using discourse and content analysis of 2,349 tweets, the study identifies how these actors frame gender equality as threatening to traditional values and family structures. CitizenGo primarily operates at the grassroots level, portraying LGBTQI+ communities and established political institutions as threats to children and freedom, while frequently calling followers to action through petitions. Europe for Family functions at the institutional level, focusing on surrogacy as exploitative to women and engaging directly with European Parliament political figures. Both organisations strategically undermine opponents’ credibility and employ emotional appeals, though with different mobilisation strategies. The analysis reveals connections between their discourse patterns and international events like the overturning of Roe v. Wade in 2022 and Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Act in 2023. This research contributes to understanding how anti-gender actors operate across different political levels to challenge advancements in gender equality, LGBTQI+ rights, and reproductive freedoms.
... Additionally, framing analysis provides tools to identify biases and manipulation in media coverage, fostering critical media literacy and increasing awareness of strategies used to influence opinions (Goffman, 1974;Reese, Gandy, & Grant, 2001). Thus, understanding framing is essential for analyzing the interplay between media, society, and power. ...
This study analyzes the framing of the news of the carok action in Bangkalan Madura in the news period 12-15 January 2024 reported by Kompas.com and Detik.com. Carok, as a tradition of violence rooted in Madurese culture, is often highlighted by the media. This study uses a qualitative approach using Robert N. Entman's framing analysis theory, this study explores how the two media framed the incident, highlighting aspects that are selected and emphasized to influence readers' perceptions. And the results of the analysis show that Kompas.com and Detik.com gave different emphases in their narratives, focusing on the chronology of events, cultural roots, and social impact of the carok action. This research provides insight into how the media can shape social reality and influence public opinion regarding the tradition of violence in Madura.Keywords: Carok Madura, Framing, Media Reality.
... Yeniden çerçeveleme, tasarımcıların mevcut yanıt repertuarlarının belirli bir durumu ele almak için yetersiz olduğunu fark ettiklerinde, durumu yeniden yapılandırmalarını gerektiren süreçtir (Kolko, 2010). İlk olarak Goffman (1974) tarafından tanımlanan çerçeveler, bir durumu geçmiş deneyimlerle ilişkilendirmeye yardımcı olan temel şemalardır ve böylece yorumlar oluşturmaya ve belirli bir bağlamda aktörler için neyin önemli olduğunu belirlemeye yardımcı olurlar. Ayrıca çerçeveler, bireylerin etraflarında sürekli akan olaylar ve faaliyetler arasında belirli deneyim unsurlarını seçici olarak öne çıkarmalarına ve diğerlerini en azından geçici olarak arka plana atmalarına olanak tanır (Putnam & Holmer, 1992;Weick, 1995;Valkenburg, 1998). ...
This study examines the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into industrial design processes and its potential impacts on design education. Historically, design processes have continuously evolved in response to technological and societal needs. Today, however, AI has the potential to revolutionize design processes due to its ability to analyze large data sets, learn from them, and make informed decisions. In this article, the effects of AI on design practice and processes are investigated through a comprehensive literature review and qualitative evaluations conducted during a workshop attended by an expert panel of design academics and professional designers. The workshop focused on AI’s capabilities to automate repetitive tasks, better understand user behavior, and offer personalized design solutions. The potential risks of this integration on the nature of design were also discussed, emphasizing the need for future designers to be prepared for these changes. It appears inevitable that necessary updates to the design education curriculum must be made, fostering a conscious and critical approach to the effective use of AI tools. Moreover, the study highlights promoting the deliberate and reflective use of AI, developing the analytical thinking skills of aspiring designers, supporting interdisciplinary learning, preserving human-centered approaches, and evaluating ethical considerations are increasingly important themes in this emerging design paradigm. The findings further emphasize that students’ acquisition of lifelong learning skills and increased AI literacy are crucial for establishing a solid foundation for the integration of AI with industrial design. In conclusion, while AI offers significant opportunities for future designers to enhance both their creative and technological capabilities, its integration into design processes also brings potential risks that must be carefully considered. Therefore, taking comprehensive and informed steps in the field of design education is essential.
... In connection with mass media, Erving Goffman, a sociologist from Chicago in his book entitled "Frame Analysis: An Essay on the Orgazation of Experience" reveals that the mass media has the power to make changes to the social reality that occurs by framing the information that is then given to the public (Goffman, 1974). Based on this, the various discourses and narratives presented by the mass media have a crucial role in shaping social reality in society. ...
PurposeThis research aimed to reveal various discourses and narratives of womanhood that were popularly discussed in the era before Indonesian independence. In addition, it also tried to reveal the movement of women against oppression using writings published in various Muslim mass media. Method
In this case, this research used a sociological approach and uses qualitative content analysis theory. The study made various mass media of Muslim women in 1912-1942 as the primary data sources. They were original archives that had been converted into microfilm. The data were analyzed using a sociological approach and critical discourse analysis. Findings/ResultThis research reveals that the oppression experienced by Muslim women both in the public and domestic spheres is the most frequently raised topic. This is because the limited access to education for women, the deep-rooted patriarchal culture, and the limited role of women in the public sphere were still closely attached to Indonesian society. Conclusion
The Muslim mass media becomes an effective tool in voicing women's voices, ranging from the polemic of polygamy practices, the importance of education for women, the position of women, to the narrative of women's involvement in combat.
... Au-delà du discours de l'institution, ou des témoignages des soignant·es, la catégorie sociale de « prêtre âgé » ne pourra être appréhendée dans une démarche de sociologie qualitative sans une réinscription dans des réalités empiriques plurielles et multi-situées. Si les discours institutionnels de l'Église insistent sur la « fraternité sacerdotale » et la « communion des prêtres » avec leurs évêques, la Curie romaine et le Pape, ce cléricalisme idéal peut et doit être contrasté par une observation fine du religieux en train de se faire (Piette 1999 (Goffman 1974) plus ou moins partagés, ainsi qu'aux dispositifs mis en place à différents niveaux afin d'accompagner un prêtre âgé dans les épreuves que représentent à la fois la fin du ministère, mais aussi leurs spécificités d'hommes à part dans les nouvelles configurations induites par les pertes progressives d'autonomie (liturgique, sociale, corporelle, etc.). ...
Les prêtres de plus de 75 ans sont en voie de constituer la majorité du clergé catholique tant en Suisse qu’en France. Or c’est à cet âge qu’ils quittent, selon le droit canon, leurs responsabilités paroissiales et peuvent se mettre en retrait de la vie ecclésiale. Face au spectre d’une Église sans prêtres ainsi qu’en continuité d’un discours moral alliant dignité humaine et exemplarité du clergé, les organisations diocésaines ne se sont préoccupées que récemment de l’entrée de leur clergé dans le troisième, voire le quatrième âge. Nous esquissons ici les lignes programmatiques d’une sociologie du prêtre âgé, dans leurs contextes nationaux et diocésains. Notre objectif est de réinvestir cette catégorie de « prêtre âgé » à travers son hétérogénéité contemporaine. Suivant une approche ancrée de sociologie qualitative, différentes situations de cette catégorie sont explorées. Entre une exemplification théologique des prêtres âgés par l’Église, les témoignages des paroissien·nes accompagnant ces prêtres et l’hétérogénéité « vécue » des prêtres eux-mêmes, nos considérations autour de cette catégorie sociale mettent en lumière tant les ressources mobilisables en Suisse et en France que les adaptations plus générales du Catholicisme postconciliaire aux réalités socio-sanitaires de son clergé vieillissant.
... A comunidade online permite contactar com os comportamentos impulsivos e livres das pessoas, que fazem parte do quotidiano e que geram vínculos fortes entre os participantes, que podem ser estudados através da análise das interações, da intensidade e da qualidade das comunicações (Vilches et al., 2023), sem que se perca de vista o que defendia Goffman (1974): as pessoas vão construindo e reconstruindo o curso das interações. Como evidencia Kozinets (2020), as comunidades online são um fenómeno social único, no qual se jogam escolhas pessoais e intencionais, que se concretizam com ligações dispostas em diferentes níveis. ...
Este artigo procura analisar as dinâmicas que sustentam a comunicação de uma comunidade online na área da saúde focada nos cuidadores, intitulada “Vencer Autismo”, que tinha como epicentro uma página do Facebook e um programa semanal em direto gerido por moderadores. A pesquisa privilegia a abordagem qualitativa: etnografia digital e entrevistas. O trabalho empírico decorreu durante nove meses, de setembro de 2022 a maio de 2023, tendo como fase determinante a etnografia digital realizada durante 10 semanas, a que se seguiram 10 entrevistas. A sucessiva cadeia de relações entre os elementos identificados permitiu descobrir que o conhecimento que ali se adquire é considerado raro pelos seus membros, se sustenta na experiência vivida, notando-se a valorização do aprender a fazer, da prova, a par do discurso irreverente, mas também que o contacto regular beneficia as relações e que o sentimento de inclusão atua como agregador. A confiança, outra das coordenadas estudadas, revela-se volátil — e ocorre num processo em construção — e depende de fatores mínimos, como o facto de os moderadores recusarem pronunciar-se sobre assuntos que não dominam. A transparência surge como o aspeto consensual. O papel dos moderadores é reconhecido e justificado também pela garantia da não civilidade das participações.
... In its simplest form, the theoretical framework concerns how stability is created, enabling rational action. Callon (1998a), one of the leading figures in ANT, borrowed the concept of framing from Goffman (1986) who illustrated it with a theater metaphor. According to the metaphor, the theater serves as an illustrative example because it shows how an event becomes meaningful. ...
The study aims to contribute knowledge about how we can understand control of digitalization and why digitalization becomes a dispersed practice. The study offers two main contributions. First, we introduce the metaphor chasing digitalization to describe the observed mode of control of digitalization. Control involved chasing after digital solutions—getting hold of things—and chasing in, which entails facilitating activities to ensure organizational adoption. The second contribution deepens our understanding of why digitalization frequently results in a dispersed practice. Chasing in often triggers chasing after and vice versa. For example, when many actors are chasing after, a need arises to coordinate more. Against the backdrop of recurring reports of failed digitalization projects in the public sector, the study contributes by conceptualizing control challenges. The contribution is the result of an empirically grounded analysis based on the actor‐network concepts of framing and overflowing. The empirical case focuses on the Swedish school sector.
... Building on the work of Goffman (1975), Wald-Fuhrmann et al. (2021) note four broad types of social constructions that can frame music, as follows: ...
Music can evoke powerful, positive, and meaningful experiences, but how does its potential to evoke such experiences come about? Listening to the music itself is critical, but referents (the thoughts, ideas, events, and affects associated with the music) are also relevant. We found a lack of understanding in the literature regarding the processes through which music evokes meaning through referents. To address this lacuna, we built on modern conceptions of framing theory. The following four framing processes were proposed, with each acting on different time scales (shortest [S] to longest [L]), and with an increasingly top-down [T] influence: (1) fluency [S]—the ease with which the accompanying information (about the music) can be mentally processed, with easy-to-process material leading to ‘increased preference/positive evaluation of the music’ [IPPE]; (2) facilitation—the content of the messaging directly influences IPPE, for example, when referring to the beauty of the music or the talent of the composer; (3) affiliation—when social influences imbue the music with meaning; and (4) fit [L, T]—when the other processes lead to long-term personal and cultural IPPE through norms and habits. Together, these processes can be applied to provide a comprehensive account of how musical meaning and preferences are developed. Three case studies show how these processes can be applied to the extant literature: why negatively framed music only has a relatively small (negative) impact on IPPE; why adding crowd sounds to recorded music only has a small effect; and how ‘labels’ such as Beethoven and Mozart become established and then impose top-down influence on music’s meaning.
... The publication of some achievements also proves that it has practical application value and operational significance. The definition of the word "framework" in the field of sociology is generally accepted to come from Goffman [5]. ...
In the new era, the national image is becoming increasingly important for a country to improve its international influence. The mainstream media, as a means for the general public to learn about others, plays a significant role in shaping a country’s image. By studying the reports from July 2016 to December 2023 in The Jakarta Post, the English mainstream media with the largest circulation and influence in Indonesia, this study analyzes the image of China presented by The Jakarta Post under the guidance of the Framing Theory. The analysis in this study shows that the image of China constructed by The Jakarta Post is contradictory and multifaceted: China is regarded as a promoter of regional development, a producer of tensions and an alarming partner at the same time. As the “other” in Indonesian eyes, the multifaceted image of China provides insights for China in shaping its national image among ASEAN countries.
... While we, too, rely on such survey measures, they only elucidate one dimension of perception. In the real world context, perceptions of discrimination are not only thought of in terms of quantity or on a linear scale, but they are also imbued with meaning and interpretation in varied ways (Goffman 1974). Strategic actors such as the media and racial group elites play an especially central role in constructing narratives around discrimination and making meaning of group experiences (Kim and Rogers 2021). ...
Hw has the unprecedented salience of anti-Asian racism resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic influenced Asian Americans’ coalitional attitudes, both within-group and towards other racial minorities? Asian Americans, as the fastest-growing racial minority group in the United States, could play a key role in advancing racial justice. However, Asian Americans’ ambivalent racialization as valorized relative to Latino and Black Americans raises uncertainty as to how they will engage with other communities of color and racial politics. Using observational survey data from the 2016 and 2020 Collaborative Multiracial Post Election Study and an original survey experiment, we find that COVID-19 era anti-Asian racism can begin to facilitate Asian American alignment with other communities of color, but it depends on how the issue is framed and only specific subsets of Asian Americans who are less socialized in racial discourses are persuaded by these frames. This study assesses the challenges and possibilities of facilitating Asian American solidarity with other racial minorities.
... Due to the different scope of the data collected, it was not possible to use Goffman's (1974) framing analysis in full, as in Hawk and Dabney's (2014) study. However, an attempt can be made to reconstruct some elements of it, such as the keying mechanism or the main frame. ...
This study examines the impact of the age and gender of homicide victims on investigative priorities and actions. The aim is to understand how these characteristics influence detectives' case solving and resource allocation. The research comprised semi-structured interviews with 32 experienced homicide detectives in three U.S. law enforcement agencies. The interviews were designed to explore detectives' perceptions of their investigative actions and the influence of victim demographics on those actions. The results indicate that while official policy dictates equal treatment of all cases, in practice, one-fifth of the detectives prioritized cases involving female or child victims who fitted the "ideal victim" profile over those involving adult male victims. One in four interviewees reported greater emotional investment in cases involving "true victims." However, a still higher proportion treated victim characteristics as investigative leads. The victim's profile, including age and sex, shaped their investigations. The findings highlight some discrepancies between formal policies and actual practice in homicide investigations. This suggests that law enforcement agencies need to address these biases to ensure equitable treatment of all homicide cases, regardless of victim characteristics. This study contributes to a deeper understanding of the factors that shape homicide investigations; it also underscores the importance of addressing inherent biases within the criminal justice system.
... Özellikle toplumsal alanda yüz yüze gelen iki taraf medya çerçevelerinin çizdiği anlam sınırları içerisinde birbirlerine yaklaĢabilmeleri söz konusu olabilir. Nitekim çerçevelemenin sosyolojik boyutunun anlamın yeniden üretilmesi olarak değerlendirilmesi (Goffman, 1974) göz önüne alındığında, medya çizdiği düĢünsel çerçevelerle göçmenlerin toplumsal anlamını yeniden üretebilmektedir. Bu açıdan medya göçmenlik söz konusu olduğunda anlamın oluĢmasında ilk basamaklardan biri konumundadır. ...
... Media massa memainkan peran penting dalam membentuk opini publik melalui penyebaran berita. Dalam proses ini, framing menjadi salah satu strategi utama yang digunakan media untuk mengemas informasi sehingga menghasilkan persepsi tertentu pada khalayak (Goffman, 1974;Kusumaningsih, 2024). Framing tidak hanya memengaruhi cara individu memahami suatu isu, tetapi juga berkontribusi terhadap pembentukan wacana publik yang dapat berdampak luas pada respons sosial dan kebijakan terkait isu tersebut (Entman, 1993;Satrivi & Purnama, 2021). ...
This study analyzes the framing in the news reporting of a sexual harassment case committed by Agus Buntung, a person with a disability. This is done using a descriptive qualitative methodology. The focus of this study is to explain the phenomenon of how the media presents the perpetrators, victims, and related institutions in the development process of this case. Using the Miles and Huberman model, data were collected and analyzed through the stages of data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The results of the analysis show that the media uses themes that develop along with the increasing number of victims, depicting the perpetrators as smart and manipulative people even though they have physical limitations. In addition, the irony in the news is reinforced by calling the perpetrator's name with the term "Buntung", which increases public attention to the case. In the news, words such as "increasing victims" and "emotional manipulation" indicate the media's efforts to influence readers' emotions and emphasize the resolution of the case. This study shows how media framing can influence public perceptions of people with disabilities. It also shows how important legal protection and justice are for victims.
... Важно отметить, что в рамках статьи под фреймированием понимается стратегия структурирования дискурса, при которой акцентируются определенные аспекты информации, формируя у аудитории конкретное восприятие явления [Goffman 1974]. Дискурсивные практики включают устойчивые языковые паттерны (метафоры, клише, синтаксические конструкции), воспроизводящиеся в медиатекстах и закрепляющие социальные значения. ...
The authors analyzed the discourse strategies and topics involved in the media image of artificial intelligence in Telegram news channels (RIA Novosti, Mash, Live broadcast • News, Topor Live). A quantitative and qualitative sentiment analysis of Telegram posts made it possible to interpret the results from a discursive perspective, taking into account the socio-political and cultural context, as well as to analyze the impact of these representations on public perception and discussions about technological progress. The data were samples using a GitHub parser and manually verified. The discourse interpretation and sentiment analysis involved ranking sentences into thematic blocks that constructed the image of artificial intelligence. The linguistic analysis of news contexts demonstrated mostly positive and neutral modality. The key linguistic means included verbs of creative, intellectual, and service actions. Verbs of destruction and emotional-evaluative vocabulary were responsible for the negative sentiment. The texts revealed a strong metaphorization of artificial intelligence as help. Artificial intelligence was represented as a technology that can benefit humans, but is potentially dangerous and requires strict control. The assessment method remains debatable for multitopic texts, as well as the relationship between sentiment analysis and manual analysis of the discursive representation of a media image.
... This selective approach influences perceptions, thinking, decision-making, and ultimately people's behaviour. For example, politicians may portray immigration as a security issue or as a humanitarian concern, which affects how the public and the policymakers approach the topic (Goffman, 1974). ...
This publication is the result of the research Determining Political Harmful Narratives (HARM�TIVE) conducted by the Institute of Communication Studies (ICS) in collaboration with researchers and experts in the area of communications and media, journalists, and media professionals. Through an interdisciplinary approach, drawing on communication, psychological, political, and linguistic sciences, this longitudinal study (2023 and 2024) delves deeply into the story of the political harmful narratives within the Macedonian context, addressing the key research question: Do political harmful narratives emerge and disseminate in the public communication spaces, and if so, how? The monograph traces the paths of the harmful political narratives, exploring their creation, structuring, promotion, implementation, as well as the potential effects and consequences within the current socio-political context. It examines these narratives both during the periods of ‘regular’ political communication and ‘electoral’ political communication.
This chapter employs a critical discourse analysis (CDA) approach to examine the hypercoverage of the 2019 Pulwama attack in the Indian print media. It was a suicide bombing that occurred on February 14, 2019, in the Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir that killed 40 Indian paramilitary personnel. The attack was claimed by a Pakistan-based militant group, Jaish-e-Mohammed, and led to an upsurge of military and political tensions between India and Pakistan, placing the nuclear-armed Asian neighbours on the brink of a major war. This chapter analyses the language, representation and framing of the Pulwama attack in the chosen news articles to identify distinct discursive frames and themes and characterise them, largely utilising the socio-cognitive CDA approach developed by Teun A. van Dijk and drawing upon theoretical concepts presented in his research works, particularly (van Dijk, Discourse & Society 4:249–283, 1993) and van Dijk (2015). News frames are categorised under distinct conflict-based discursive themes and used to analyse the interplay among divergent voices and perspectives. Further, this chapter discusses the powerplay underlying the news discourses and how the media negotiates power with the political establishment through those discursive themes.
This article identifies the need to reduce the scale of misinformation and unethical business practices applied with the help of the use of artificial intelligence technology in online social media, among others, as an important element in managing the risk of developing applications and information systems equipped with artificial intelligence technology. The development of artificial intelligence based on big data and significant investments plays a key role in the economy and everyday life, automating processes, personalizing services and supporting sustainable development in fields such as medicine, energy and marketing. At the same time, it brings challenges, such as threats to jobs, privacy and ethics, which require appropriate regulation, development of technological infrastructure and public education. Unethical use of AI, such as algorithm manipulation in social media, amplifies misinformation and polarization, even though AI significantly improves efficiency and personalization of services. The issue of introducing the aforementioned regulations is an important element in reducing the scale of disinformation and unethical business practices used with the help of the use of AI technology in online social media, among others, and at the same time is an important element in managing the risk of developing applications and information systems equipped with AI technology.
The increasing intensity of Rohingya refugee arrivals due to ethnic conflicts in Q4 2023 and Q1 2024 has once again drawn the attention of online mass media. The headlines set by several media outlets indicate that this event holds significant news value. The issue of Rohingya refugees has become one of the most prominent humanitarian crises of the 21st century, sparking various reactions and debates worldwide. On one hand, it reflects compassion and solidarity toward humanity, while on the other, it demands a firm stance that upholds national values. This study employs a constructivist paradigm using Robert N. Entman's framing analysis model. The research focuses on how online media frame news about Rohingya refugees as victims of conflict in Myanmar. Six online media outlets were analyzed, including IDN Times (March 5), Detik.com (April 3), Liputan6 (April 13), CNN Indonesia (May 3), Kompas.com (May 7), and Tribunnews (May 7), arranged chronologically by the most recent publication of news on the Rohingya refugee issue. The analysis uses elements of Robert N. Entman's model, comprising Define Problem (problem definition), Diagnose Causes (identifying the problem and its sources), Make Moral Judgement (making moral assessments), and Treatment Recommendation (emphasizing solutions). The findings show that each media outlet's framing influences readers' perceptions differently. Online media generally tend to frame the issue positively regarding the government, portraying its central role as the primary helper. However, Liputan6 takes a more critical approach, encouraging readers to recognize shortcomings and challenges, including violations of local regulations by refugees. Meanwhile, CNN Indonesia opts for a global perspective, helping readers understand the scale of the crisis and the importance of international responses.Keywords: Framing Analysis, Indonesian Online Media, Latest Rohingya News
This volume explores everyday communication practices in Greco-Roman and Late Antique Egypt, with a particular focus on Greek papyri and related sources. It examines how language, layout, and materiality – manifesting overtly or subtly, at global and local levels – shaped the production and interpretation of texts. Grounded in a ‘frame-based’ approach, the chapters draw on sociolinguistics, pragmatics, and multimodality to reveal how ancient writers and readers constructed meaning and articulated identities across genres, languages, and cultural contexts.
This volume explores everyday communication practices in Greco-Roman and Late Antique Egypt, with a particular focus on Greek papyri and related sources. It examines how language, layout, and materiality – manifesting overtly or subtly, at global and local levels – shaped the production and interpretation of texts. Grounded in a ‘frame-based’ approach, the chapters draw on sociolinguistics, pragmatics, and multimodality to reveal how ancient writers and readers constructed meaning and articulated identities across genres, languages, and cultural contexts.
This chapter, Framing, Deframing, and Reframing, discusses ways of knowing and the challenges of transdisciplinary knowledge integration needed for climate security intelligence. An important aspect to consider is how framing is overcome. Framing is usually seen as a positive and beneficial ability to keep a project or research study in focus. To achieve a climate security intelligence, multiple frames must be considered which requires a flexible mindset. Suggestions are provided for how to attain this. Concluding remarks encapsulate the major themes of the book, reinforcing the need for transdisciplinary collaboration, understanding framing, deframing, and reframing, the possible value of an alternate parallel organization design, and adaptability in the development of climate security intelligence.
This chapter, System-Level Challenges, identifies the challenges for developing a climate security intelligence capability by describing each system-level step of the design framework. The system-level steps include the demand signal, policy decision, and budget decision. Demand signaling requires the role of individuals and social movements. Individuals are advocates who must frame their message. Social movements are vehicles for collective action. However, both individuals and collection action face a number of strategic dilemmas. Capabilities and limitations of social movements are discussed. The chapter ends with the presentation of three hypothetical climate-related scenarios that exemplify the kinds of events or situations that could raise the activation of demand signals and prioritization of policy decisions to develop a climate security intelligence. One scenario is a catastrophic event in the Arctic. A second scenario is a cascading, slow-acting series of climate changes in the U.S. A third scenario is a cascading, slow-acting series of climate changes abroad that eventually has national security implications for the U.S.
This chapter, Policy Decision, begins with the introduction of a policy focus, a typical reaction as a result of a demand signal. Examples provided in the intelligence field are the establishment of policies on counterdrugs and counterterrorism. A brief history of climate security policies is discussed followed by examples of where climate security has been integrated into national security policy. The next section makes the distinction between climate security policy and energy security policy. Related security areas like energy, food, water, and health security have been seen as equivalent to climate security, but they have political and philosophical differences. The need for a common language is discussed. As an example, there are points of similarity and difference between climate security and energy security viewpoints and these are discussed and portrayed. The chapter concludes with a section on policy lessons that those interested in climate security intelligence may want to consider. These include dealing with policy inconsistencies, the challenges of institutionalization of ideas and processes, the role and dynamics of stakeholder engagement, and how new knowledge and disciplines are created.
This study investigated how media platforms could be used to create awareness about domestic violence with the aim of
The two key diagnostic criteria for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) concern problems in social communication and repetitive behavior. Yet, the ability to process context has long been debated: From a cognitive science perspective, researchers claim that individuals with ASD are frequently observed to experience difficulties in sensory processing (SP). This case study attempts to understand the ability to process context in interaction of ASD from a sociolinguistic perspective. The study examined dyadic conversational initiations within the first meetings between a Japanese female adult with ASD and three different Japanese neurotypical adults. Frame (Goffman in Frame analysis: an essay on the organization of experience. Harper & Row, 1974) and footing (Goffman in Forms of talk. University of Pennsylvania Press, 1981) of participants of the conversations were analyzed to examine the alignment of communication between speakers. The individual with ASD changed her style of utterance or language which she employed in each conversation, particularly when introducing herself. This indicated her ability to alter the frame of the interaction in order to adapt to presupposed sociocultural knowledge of each conversational context as well as her interlocutor’s utterances in each interaction.
This chapter presents the theoretical and methodological foundation that supports this research and introduces some of the challenges entailed in the translation of comics. It provides an overview of research on the translation of comics, highlighting how several studies have disregarded the multimodal nature of this medium. In this respect, the general contribution of multimodal studies to translation is discussed, by tackling concepts such as transduction (Kress 2003; Kress 2010) and resemiotisation (Iedema 2003). It is argued that the multimodal approach can be successfully applied to the study of comics (Dunst et al. 2018; Asimakoulas, 2019) and comics in translation (Kaidl 2000, 2004; Borodo 2014, 2023a). The notion of ‘isotopy’ is foregrounded in the analysis, as a potential tool guiding the interpretation and translation of comics. Isotopy refers to the iterative nature of units of signification—both verbal and visual—which provides semantic cohesion and consistency of a discourse. The notion was first introduced in semiotics by Greimas (1995[1966], 2012[1970]) and further explored as an interpretative category by semioticians such as Eco (1979), Rastier (2009[1987]), Fontanille (2003), Bertrand (2000), and Binelli (2013a). Though research on isotopies traditionally focused on literary texts (e.g., Mudersbach and Gerzymisch-Arbogast 1989; Nord 2005; Binelli 2013b), it is argued that its study may be extended to multimodal texts such as comics (Groensteen 2007), in which non-verbal items participate in meaning-making processes, and thus to the creation of isotopies. The translation of comics may benefit from the application of a tool to study the relations of signification of both verbal and graphic devices without assigning an a priori privileged position to either of them. Subsequently, this chapter illustrates how this methodological framework can tackle the challenges that the translation of comics entails. For example, translators often tend to look only at the verbal dimension of comics, thus disregarding the meaning-making processes of the word-image interplay. In addition to the issues related to the multimodal nature of comics, potential problems connected to the translation of culturemes, the differences in comics traditions, audience expectations, and frames of interpretation is investigated.
The article presents a conception of the theoretical framework of the term ‘discourse’ in sociology exemplified by the sociology of nationality. The conception was defined explicitly and verified in the research concerning regional and national identity of inhabitants of Silesia. The intention of the author is to concentrate mainly on public discourse, which does not exclude the analysis of the importance of the ordinary conversations for forming discourse as such. Subjects of public discourse as well as the matter of discourse analysis are characterized with special attention paid to their mutual relationships and preferred research methods. The author makes use of the achievements of the science of communication and linguistics, especially text linguistics. Discourse consists of a net of keystones that interact and strengthen each other. Understood in that way it is given a historical dimension through the introduction of the category of ‘trajectory’. Due to the fact that the structure of discourse (a net of keystones) corresponds to the structure of social memory of senders and receivers, some keystones refer to the resources of cultural, social, scientific and symbolic capital of the social world. On the basis of discourse social identity is formed and, to some extent, new identity is created as well. The conception presented above is analyzed and exemplified by the formation of regional and national identity of the inhabitants of Silesia.
This article critically examines the star persona of Lola Flores, an iconic Spanish flamenco artist, within the historical and political context of Francoist Spain (1939–1975). It argues that Flores’s carefully constructed star image not only persisted into post-Franco Spain but also served as a covert vehicle for the continued propagation of National-Falangist Catholic ideology. The article primarily focuses on two major productions: the book Lola en carne viva. Memorias de Lola Flores (1990) and the television series El coraje de vivir (1994). Both portray a linear and cohesive version of her life from childhood to her later years, carefully curated to defend and rehabilitate her image. While many view Flores as a self-made artist, the article argues that her star persona was a deliberate construct—shaped by Suevia Films, a major Francoist-era film studio, and media narratives that aligned her with traditional gender roles, Catholic values, and Spanish nationalism. Despite emerging in post-Franco Spain, Flores’s narrative does not mark a rupture from the ideological frameworks of the past. Instead, it repackages Francoist values—particularly those surrounding patriarchal gender norms, suffering, and the glorification of sacrifice—to ensure her continued relevance. Suevia Films (1951) played a significant role in shaping her star persona as a symbol of Spanish folklore, aligning her with Francoist ideals of nation, Catholic morality, and submissive femininity. Her image was used to promote Spain internationally as a welcoming and culturally rich destination. Her persona fit within Franco’s broader strategy of using flamenco and folklore to attract foreign tourism while maintaining tight ideological control over entertainment. Flores’s life is framed as a rags-to-riches story, which reinforces Social Spencerist ideology (a social Darwinist perspective) that hard work and endurance lead to success, rather than acknowledging systemic oppression under Francoism. Her personal struggles—poverty, romantic disappointments, accusations of collaboration with the Franco regime, and tax evasion—are framed as necessary trials that strengthen her character. This aligns with the Catholic ideal of redemptive suffering, reinforcing her status as the mater dolorosa (Sorrowful Mother) figure. This article highlights the contradictions in Flores’s gender performance—while she embodied passion and sensuality in flamenco, her offstage identity conformed to the submissive, self-sacrificing woman idealized by the Francoist Sección Femenina (SF). Even in her personal life, Flores’s narrative aligns with Francoist values—her father’s bar, La Fe de Pedro Flores, symbolizes the fusion of religion, nationalism, and traditional masculinity. Tico Medina plays a key role by framing Lola en carne viva as an “authentic” and unfiltered account. His portrayal is highly constructed, acting as her “defense lawyer” to counter criticisms. Flores’s autobiography is monologic—it suppresses alternative perspectives, ensuring that her version of events remains dominant and unquestioned. Rather than acknowledging structural oppression, the narrative glorifies suffering as a path to resilience, aligning with both Catholic doctrine and Francoist propaganda. The article ultimately deconstructs Lola Flores’s autobiographical myth, demonstrating that her public persona—both onstage and offstage—was a strategic construction that perpetuated Francoist ideals well beyond the dictatorship. While her image has been celebrated as a symbol of Spanish cultural identity, it also functioned as a tool for maintaining patriarchal and nationalist ideologies under the guise of entertainment.
India, known for its remarkable unity in diversity with numerous languages, religions, and traditions, faces significant challenges in information dissemination. Its linguistic variety, along with widespread digital platforms and varying levels of digital literacy, has created an environment where fake news can thrive. Despite the emergence of fact-checking initiatives, nearly 45% of people in a 2018 survey were unaware of these efforts. Recent surveys also highlight false information as India's highest risk, surpassing other critical issues. This research analyses the characteristics of fake news in India by examining debunked stories from 10 fact-checking outlets. The goal is to understand the nature and distribution of fake news, offering insights to improve strategies against misinformation and enhance efforts to protect Indian society from its adverse effects.
European trade in the 21st century has undergone significant changes due to EU enlargement and global production shifts, especially towards Southeast Asia. In response, global actors like China, India, and the US have adjusted their trade strategies, engaging with the EU not only through WTO mechanisms but also addressing non-trade issues (NTIs) beyond WTO regulations. These changes have politicized EU free trade agreements (FTAs) and preferential trade agreements (PTAs), as the EU seeks to export its regulatory framework on NTIs such as environmental protection, human rights, and labor standards. While some argue that the EU’s regulatory influence is limited, others suggest its long-term objectives in promoting domestic policy changes internationally remain significant. The European Commission plays a key role in advancing these agreements, balancing trade defense tools like anti-dumping procedures with the promotion of EU standards abroad. This article explores the role of NTIs, especially labor standards, in shaping EU trade policy and its future implications.
This chapter delves into the emerging themes and trends of propaganda journalism in the print media of India and Pakistan, focusing on their coverage of the Kashmir conflicts. Through a thematic comparative analysis of case studies, including the Mumbai, Uri, and Pulwama attacks, the research uncovers the biases and reliance on stereotypical reporting in national newspapers. It critically examines how Indian and Pakistani newspapers, specifically The Hindu and Dawn, act as agents of peace and conflict, shaping propaganda narratives of war and reconciliation. By analyzing the framing of nationalist ideologies within the context of these conflicts, the chapter provides insights into the intricate relationship between media, nationalism, and propaganda. The findings reveal that the print media in both countries perpetuate nationalist propaganda, influencing public opinion and fueling ongoing tensions. The study also highlights the need for a paradigm shift in media framing to foster positive propaganda that promotes peace and reconciliation between India and Pakistan.
The article is staged and designed to find theoretical and methodological grounds for identifying and analyzing unified factors that contribute to the organization of an effective communication management space in the regions of Russia. The article systematizes existing sociological approaches to the concept of the social agent. It provides dictionary definitions of terms “agent” and “actor”, which are often used interchangeably in academic literature. Through a theoretical analysis of works by international scientists there were identified three unified models of the social agent: the individual actor; the collective actor (subject); an intermediate type combining individual and collective aspects. This typology is applied to analyze contemporary managerial agents (practitioners) involved in the development and implementation of strategic state programs (the Strategy for Scientific and Technological Development, National Projects, etc.). The described models of social agent interaction contribute to a deeper understanding of the mechanisms forming the communicative space of management, as well as processes of unification and diversification in organization and formation of its structure. This article proposes a methodological approach to analyzing the properties of practitioners in the contemporary field of management. Based on a qualitative analysis of official documents, key characteristics of managers as social agents have been identified and unified, allowing preliminary conclusions about their role in the processes of strategic and spatial development of Russia. This article’s methodology for analyzing the properties of the social agents provides a foundation for future research assessing the potential standardization of management strategies across Russia. The authors emphasize the need for further research into regional characteristics, including sociocultural ones, for a more complete understanding of this issue.
The chapter explores wider social change and problem-solving: social change, both analysed using a social learning framework based on the ideas of Lev Vygotsky which is used to critique bourgeois ideas of social change such as Bourdieu, Toulmin, Schatzki and Yeoman. This social learning framework is a dialectical approach to problem-solving at all levels, shown as superior to muddling through and passive and active learning approaches to problem-solving, using examples from care for the elderly and use of AI in public services. Wider social change using collective agency (Trade Unions in workplaces or social movements) too can be interpreted using the social learning framework since learning from experience is essential to the consciousness raising needed to show that capitalism is a historical moment, not naturalistic, and can be replaced by a more rational and fair social system.
Focusing on the provision of gender-affirming care, Health Care Civil Rights analyzes the difficulties and potential of discrimination law in healthcare settings. The application of civil rights law could be a powerful response to health inequalities in the U.S., but conservative challenges and the complex and fragmented nature of our health care system have limited the real-world success of this strategy. Revealing deep divides and competing interests that reverberate through patient experiences, insurance claims, and courtroom arguments, Anna Kirkland explains what health care civil rights are, how they work in theory and practice, and how to strengthen them.
The article explores the possibilities of studying silence in a religious context as a social practice included in the continuum of everyday actions of a monk. Understood in such a “down-to-earth”, literal sense, this type of silence can be studied through the methods of participant observation, interviews, and through the analysis of monastery charters and other relevant documents. The Christian practices of silence discussed in the article differ from other “everyday silence” in that they have not only microsociological, but also well-recognized religious, extra-ordinary meaning. The specificity of religiously motivated silence and the discourse in which it exists obliges us to recognize that silence, at least in the minds of practitioners, is divided into “external” — following the norms of silence established in the monastery — and “internal” — the internalized need for silence for one’s own realization in spiritual work. Achieving “inner” silence is the goal of all speech restrictions prescribed in the charter or operating in the monastery tacitly. Despite the need for solitary communication with God, monks most often do not live alone, but form a community. In organizing such a “silent” community, the separation of “external” restrictions and “internal” work plays a special role. Silence, together with “leaving the world”, refusal from society and communication, plays a socializing role for the monk, strengthens and accelerates the process of religious transition. Being included in monastic life as an element of obedience, silence becomes both a socializing practice and the result of the individual’s consolidation in the monastic community.
In Resilience Restoration: Decolonizing Mental Health Through Language Reclamation, Isha Sarah Snow argues that Western mental health models, rooted in colonial language structures and individualist ideologies, pathologize natural human responses to trauma while erasing the cultural and relational contexts that foster resilience. Drawing on insights from linguistic anthropology, psychological theory, and decolonial ethics, Snow critiques the Subject-Verb-Object grammar of English and its Proto-Indo-European roots for reinforcing binary thinking, shame-based control, and hierarchical social structures. In contrast, non-Western and Indigenous languages such as Lakota, Tagalog, and Hawaiian encode relationality, reciprocity, and fluid identity—allowing for healthier emotional regulation and social cohesion. Snow shows how these linguistic systems foster resilience not by denying suffering, but by integrating it into communal narratives of growth and interdependence. The paper explores how colonization severs people from ancestral meaning systems, using language as a tool to fragment identity and control thought. Through examples such as the Hope Vale Pelican Project in Australia and Indigenous approaches to mental health that frame psychosis as spiritual emergence, Snow advocates for a return to relational worldviews grounded in inclusive, non-binary language. Ultimately, she redefines resilience not as personal toughness or conformity to dysfunctional systems, but as the capacity to heal collectively through restored relationships, cultural memory, and narrative sovereignty.
Digital transformation is widely considered to be a critical issue with far-reaching impacts on corporations, industries, and society. While business research generally supports this view, there has been limited insight into how corporations, as both primary drivers and recipients of digital transformation, have shaped the development of this understanding. In this study, we adopted a discursive perspective from institutional theory and examined the interplay between organizational and public interpretations of digital transformation. Using a topic modeling approach with map analyses, we analyzed annual reports and media publications—including newspapers, magazines, and the industry trade press—published in Germany between 2005 and 2017. Our findings reveal that interpretations of the digital transformation evolved over time, which we trace back to a co-constitutive relationship between organizational and public discourse. Specifically, we conclude that structures of public discourse may shape new organizational interpretations and contribute to a shared understanding among organizations and vice versa. Further, we find that the various media types in public discourse play distinct roles in shaping organizational interpretations. Our study contributes to business research by offering new insights into digital transformation and the relationship between organizations and the issues in their environment.
Diese Arbeit erweitert die systemtheoretische Begriffsbestimmung der Elementarkommunikation um den Interdependenzoperator H als zentrales Strukturprinzip. Kommunikation wird dabei nicht als singuläre Handlung oder lineares Informationsmodell verstanden, sondern als emergente Operation, die aus der rekursiven Interdependenz der drei Grundoperationen _Feedback_, _Reflexion_ und _Re-entry_ hervorgeht.
Der Interdependenzoperator H beschreibt die dynamische Kopplung dieser Prozesse mittels probabilistischer Übergänge und systemischer Rückkopplungsschleifen. Seine Herleitung basiert auf zwei gekoppelten Wahrscheinlichkeitsgleichungen, deren Integration eine oszillierende Einheit aus realem und imaginärem Anteil ergibt. Dadurch wird H zum Maß struktureller Selbstbezüglichkeit kommunikativer Systeme – unabhängig von physikalischer, psychischer oder sozialer Domäne.
Formal lässt sich H als Theorem interpretieren, da er auf Basis definierter Anfangsbedingungen und mathematischer Axiome logisch konsistent abgeleitet wird. Die übergeordnete Konzeption, in der H operiert, stellt jedoch eine eigenständige Theorie dar. Sie liefert ein allgemeines Modell zur Beschreibung der kommunikativen Dynamik in komplexen, autopoietischen Systemen.
Diese Dualität – H als Theorem innerhalb einer systemisch fundierten Theorie – ermöglicht, sowohl formale als auch phänomenologische Aspekte von Kommunikation präzise zu modellieren. Kommunikation ist demnach nicht nur beobachtbar, sondern auch mathematisch formulierbar – und damit systematisch analysierbar, vergleichbar und prognostizierbar.
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