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Propaganda as a Socio-Political Phenomenon: Typologies, Mechanisms, and Contemporary Dynamics

Cilt: 12 Sayı: 4 27 Eylül 2025
  • Elvin Talishinsky
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Propaganda as a Socio-Political Phenomenon: Typologies, Mechanisms, and Contemporary Dynamics

Abstract

Propaganda, as a persistent socio-political phenomenon, functions as a strategic instrument for shaping public consciousness and directing collective behavior. This article provides a comprehensive examination of propaganda’s conceptual foundations, typological classifications, and evolving mechanisms in contemporary communication environments. Drawing on classic theoretical frameworks—most notably Harold Lasswell’s conception of propaganda as the management of collective opinions through symbolic manipulation and Jacques Ellul’s view of its routine integration into mass society—the study analyzes the widely accepted tripartite typology of white, gray, and black propaganda. It explores how each category operates with varying transparency and reliability, from selective yet factual messaging to deliberate deception and deepfake-enabled disinformation. Special attention is given to the impact of digital technologies, social media algorithms, and hybrid information conflicts, which amplify the reach and sophistication of propaganda. The article concludes that strengthening media literacy and interdisciplinary analytical approaches is critical to understanding, identifying, and mitigating propaganda’s influence in contemporary global politics and social life.

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Ayrıntılar

Birincil Dil

İngilizce

Konular

Sosyoloji (Diğer)

Bölüm

Araştırma Makalesi

Yazarlar

Elvin Talishinsky Bu kişi benim
0000-0001-5318-553X
Azerbaijan

Erken Görünüm Tarihi

22 Eylül 2025

Yayımlanma Tarihi

27 Eylül 2025

Gönderilme Tarihi

11 Haziran 2025

Kabul Tarihi

23 Ağustos 2025

Yayımlandığı Sayı

Yıl 2025 Cilt: 12 Sayı: 4

Kaynak Göster

APA
Talishinsky, E. (2025). Propaganda as a Socio-Political Phenomenon: Typologies, Mechanisms, and Contemporary Dynamics. Akademik Tarih ve Düşünce Dergisi, 12(4), 1140-1147. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17414073

 

 

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