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Politics on Memes and Memes on Politics

Vol. 58, Issue No. 30, 29 Jul, 2023
Nikhil Kumar Gupta

From social media to political campaigns, the presence of memes is felt in ways that transcend the mere purpose of humour. This article attempts to understand the nature of memes as an instrument of political communication in the public sphere and how it is contributing towards a more deliberative public space.

How did Social Media Impact India's 2019 General Election?

Vol. 54, Issue No. 51, 28 Dec, 2019
In line with the global trend, social media has been increasingly used by Indian politicians for routine political communication to directly connect with their supporters. However, unethical practices online by political actors have led to a spike in violence and affected decision-making on the national security front.

Theatrical Aesthetics in Televised Political Productions

Vol. 54, Issue No. 45, 16 Nov, 2019
Anastasia Doukaki

The notion of theatrical aesthetics in political communication and the televised flow of theatre politics are examined. The analysis of verbal and non-verbal communication codes looks beyond the performance that is limited to speech analysis and examines the semiotics of proximity systems, imitation, gestures, symbols, and scene settings. The theatrical techniques used by the two main Greek political parties (New Democracy and Panhellenic Socialist Party) from 2000 to 2009 in televised political campaign presentations are explored.

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