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Reproduction of Anti-Immigrant Discourse Through Cartoons in the New Media: The Case of Platform X

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Reproduction of Anti-Immigrant Discourse Through Cartoons in the New Media: The Case of Platform X

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Social media, built upon contemporary Web 2.0 technologies, has assumed many functions of traditional media and enables users to produce content at a professional level. Platforms such as X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and Facebook embody core characteristics of new media — hypertextuality, dissemination, virtuality, and interactivity — generating significant societal influence. These platforms also facilitate the expression of hate speech through text, images, videos, poems, and cartoons, contributing to its normalization and spread. Cartoons, combining visual and verbal elements with satire, can reach wide audiences while delivering critical commentary. However, they may reproduce discriminatory, racist, sexist, or exclusionary narratives. The rapid circulation of such content amplifies hate speech, reinforcing social prejudices and marginalizing targeted groups under the guise of humor. Anti-immigrant discourse, in particular, is reproduced through various strategies on digital platforms. This study analyzes anti-immigrant hate speech in cartoons shared on X between January 1, 2015, and April 1, 2025, using keywords such as “immigrant,” “cartoon,” “Turkey,” and “Syria.” The cartoons were examined using Roland Barthes’s semiotic framework to explore how visual and linguistic codes construct anti-immigrant narratives.According to the findings that humor is frequently employed to legitimize othering, criminalization, and cultural discrimination. And also hate speech targeting migrants is concentrated around several dominant themes. Notably, narratives portraying migrants as an economic burden, a cultural threat, or a security risk frequently appear in the analyzed caricatures. These themes are often conveyed through humor, which facilitates the broader public’s acceptance and normalization of such content. The study emphasizes the need for enhanced media literacy and robust monitoring mechanisms on social media, aiming to contribute to both academic scholarship and societal awareness while addressing the boundaries between digital media ethics and freedom of expression.

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Birincil Dil

İngilizce

Konular

Sosyal Medya Çalışmaları

Bölüm

Araştırma Makalesi

Yayımlanma Tarihi

29 Aralık 2025

Gönderilme Tarihi

7 Ekim 2025

Kabul Tarihi

2 Aralık 2025

Yayımlandığı Sayı

Yıl 2025 Cilt: 25 Sayı: 4

Kaynak Göster

APA
Tuğ Kızıltoprak, A. A. (2025). Reproduction of Anti-Immigrant Discourse Through Cartoons in the New Media: The Case of Platform X. Anadolu Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi, 25(4), 513-540. https://doi.org/10.18037/ausbd.1799032
AMA
1.Tuğ Kızıltoprak AA. Reproduction of Anti-Immigrant Discourse Through Cartoons in the New Media: The Case of Platform X. AÜSBD. 2025;25(4):513-540. doi:10.18037/ausbd.1799032
Chicago
Tuğ Kızıltoprak, Ayşe Amine. 2025. “Reproduction of Anti-Immigrant Discourse Through Cartoons in the New Media: The Case of Platform X”. Anadolu Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi 25 (4): 513-40. https://doi.org/10.18037/ausbd.1799032.
EndNote
Tuğ Kızıltoprak AA (01 Aralık 2025) Reproduction of Anti-Immigrant Discourse Through Cartoons in the New Media: The Case of Platform X. Anadolu Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi 25 4 513–540.
IEEE
[1]A. A. Tuğ Kızıltoprak, “Reproduction of Anti-Immigrant Discourse Through Cartoons in the New Media: The Case of Platform X”, AÜSBD, c. 25, sy 4, ss. 513–540, Ara. 2025, doi: 10.18037/ausbd.1799032.
ISNAD
Tuğ Kızıltoprak, Ayşe Amine. “Reproduction of Anti-Immigrant Discourse Through Cartoons in the New Media: The Case of Platform X”. Anadolu Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi 25/4 (01 Aralık 2025): 513-540. https://doi.org/10.18037/ausbd.1799032.
JAMA
1.Tuğ Kızıltoprak AA. Reproduction of Anti-Immigrant Discourse Through Cartoons in the New Media: The Case of Platform X. AÜSBD. 2025;25:513–540.
MLA
Tuğ Kızıltoprak, Ayşe Amine. “Reproduction of Anti-Immigrant Discourse Through Cartoons in the New Media: The Case of Platform X”. Anadolu Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi, c. 25, sy 4, Aralık 2025, ss. 513-40, doi:10.18037/ausbd.1799032.
Vancouver
1.Ayşe Amine Tuğ Kızıltoprak. Reproduction of Anti-Immigrant Discourse Through Cartoons in the New Media: The Case of Platform X. AÜSBD. 01 Aralık 2025;25(4):513-40. doi:10.18037/ausbd.1799032