A Socio-cognitive Analysis of the Role of Emancipatory Discourse in Social Structures

Thamer Ayoup Essa

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A Socio-cognitive Analysis of the Role of Emancipatory Discourse in Social Structures

Authors:

Thamer Ayoup Essa

Publisher:

Alnoor University

Journal:

Al-Noor Journal for Humanities Vol.3 Issue 3, pp.133-143

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

1/2025

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001932417

pISSN:

3007-7346

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Abstract:

 Emancipatory discourse is a form of communication that empowers marginalized voices, encourages collective action, and reinforces values such as unity, accountability, and solidarity. The study explores the role of emancipatory discourse in political speeches, focusing on its ability to address societal crises, promote social justice, and strengthen social cohesion. Adopting Van Dijk's (1988. 1995, 2005) socio-cognitive model, the study examines the strategies used to foster unity, accountability, and resilience in political speeches, and the role of political leaders in shaping social structures through emancipatory communication. The analysis focuses on a speech by Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' Al-Sudani following Al- Hamdaniya fire tragedy. The study identifies strategies such as Norm Expression and Authority, which reinforce societal norms and credibility, while National Self-Glorification and consensus promote national unity and social cohesion. The study emphasizes the importance of empathetic and inclusive communication in addressing systemic failures and inspiring collective action, particularly in divided contexts like Iraq. The study concludes that the speech effectively addresses the Hamdaniya tragedy using inclusive language, promoting solidarity, accountability, and hope, demonstrating the power of words to heal and inspire change.

Article Details

A Socio-cognitive Analysis of the Role of Emancipatory Discourse in Social Structures

Authors:

Thamer Ayoup Essa

Publisher:

Alnoor University

Journal:

Al-Noor Journal for Humanities Vol.3 Issue 3, pp.133-143

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

1/2025

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001932417

pISSN:

3007-7346

Social cognitive

Empowerment

Van Dijk

Discourse analysis

Social structures

Issues

Article Details

A Socio-cognitive Analysis of the Role of Emancipatory Discourse in Social Structures

Authors: Thamer Ayoup Essa

Publisher: Alnoor University

Journal: Al-Noor Journal for Humanities Vol.3 Issue 3, pp.133-143

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 1/2025

Document Language: English

Document ID (Org No.): 2001932417

pISSN: 3007-7346

Social cognitive

Empowerment

Van Dijk

Discourse analysis

Social structures

Issues

Authors:

Thamer Ayoup Essa

Publisher:

Alnoor University

Journal:

Al-Noor Journal for Humanities Vol.3 Issue 3, pp.133-143

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

1/2025

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001932417

pISSN:

3007-7346