The Discursive Construction of Morality in Political Blame Games

Oxford University Press eBooks, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 208 - 228

Published: Jan. 12, 2025

Abstract Blame games—symbolic struggles over the blameworthiness or otherwise of some individual collective actor—are ubiquitous in modern political life. When people talk write about blame issues contexts, they may seek to construct competing representations character traits actors, rights and obligations consequences their actions. In this chapter, examples from conflict surrounding highly controversial Brexit policy British press are analyzed illustrate how interpret both offensive defensive rhetorical moves actors perspective morality. It is demonstrated can be terms these reveal certain (often unexpressed) understandings morality that opposing sides appealing to. The chapter concludes by outlining a set normative underpinnings for further analysis discursive games.

Language: Английский

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Chinese perceptions and refutations of face-threatening impoliteness regarding diplomatic press conferences

Journal of Politeness Research, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Feb. 22, 2025

Abstract Academic interest in impoliteness within political interactions has grown, but there remains a significant gap the exploration of Chinese discourse, let alone understanding how and why multiple participants perceive respond to this phenomenon. Moreover, metaphor, as crucial off-record strategy research, not been given in-depth scrutiny by pragmaticists. To address gaps, we collected 228 diplomatic press conference texts, interviewed 27 citizens quantitatively qualitatively analyze external journalists’ face-threatening public understandings retorts, comparison with spokespersons’ measures counter-impoliteness. It is found that first, primarily consists explicit negative association, seeking disagreement, threatening/frightening. Second, interviewees’ evaluation influenced their background knowledge, collective identity, stances, attention querying manners. Third, spokespersons use 11 types deliberate metaphors along other evaluations such denials rhetorical questions. Apart from these devices, responses abound distinct outpourings other-condemning sentiment. The recipients’ judgments rebuttals may interrelate discoursal social roles, which are arguably affected China’s contemporary diplomacy nationals’ mentalities.

Language: Английский

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“It is Easier to Leave Death Threats than to Get Them Taken Down!” – Systematising Journalists’ Battles with Online Mobs

Digital Journalism, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 19

Published: March 7, 2025

Language: Английский

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Discourses of political blame games: Introduction

Discourse Context & Media, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 60, P. 100799 - 100799

Published: July 10, 2024

Language: Английский

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