The Social Functions of Political Humor

The Social Functions of Political Humor

The uses of humor in politics include: 1. disarming critics, 2. making a point, 3. exposing chauvinism, 4. exposing ineptitude, 5. exposing oppression, 6. exposing pretentiousness and 7. relieving tension.

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of popular culture 1990-12, Vol.24 (3), p.35-35
1. Verfasser: Nilsen, Don L F
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Humor
Political culture
Politics
Sexism
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Zusammenfassung:The uses of humor in politics include: 1. disarming critics, 2. making a point, 3. exposing chauvinism, 4. exposing ineptitude, 5. exposing oppression, 6. exposing pretentiousness and 7. relieving tension.
ISSN:0022-3840
1540-5931