Between Symbols and Power

The Construction of Political Narratives Through Visual Culture in Social Networks

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https://doi.org/10.62161/revvisual.v16.5378

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Political Narrative, Social Networking, Political Symbology, Public Opinion, Social Movilization, Political Communication

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This study examines the role of visual culture on social media in the construction and dissemination of political narratives. Through an analysis of instances where symbols, including images, memes and videos, are utilized in digital media and their interaction with political discourse, this study aims to elucidate the impact of these visual representations on public sentiment and the intricate dynamics of political authority. The study focuses on pivotal events of the past year, investigating how social media have served as pivotal platforms for political communication and social mobilization.

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2024-12-28

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Devia Acevedo, E. D. (2024). Between Symbols and Power: The Construction of Political Narratives Through Visual Culture in Social Networks. VISUAL REVIEW. International Visual Culture Review Revista Internacional De Cultura Visual, 16(8), 43–65. https://doi.org/10.62161/revvisual.v16.5378

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Vol. 16 No. 8 (2024): Special Issue: Strategies and Narratives in Digital Communication: From Marketing to Social Awareness on Social Media

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