Framing and Political Persuasion Strategies

Abstract

This panel explores how political communication strategies, especially those linked to populism, othering, and social media, shape public perceptions and democratic attitudes. Across contexts, political actors frame their messages through competing appeals to sincerity and accuracy, strategic stereotyping of dominant versus minoritized groups, and targeted digital outreach. Together, these dynamics reveal how rhetorical and media frames work as tools of persuasion that both mobilize support and erode civic trust. By situating truth claims, stereotypes, and digital exposure within broader processes of polarization, the panel highlights the mechanisms through which persuasion strategies reshape democratic discourse and cohesion.

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