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Propaganda Techniques

dog whistle - ambiguous messaging designed to stoke fears, anxieties, or prejudices against minorities or other marginalized groups, or to covertly signal allegiance to specific subgroups.

48:10 : The speaker redefines "critical race theory" to portray institutional recognition of racial inequity as divisive or un-American, signaling opposition to systemic racism to some while framing it as defending racial equality to others. more...

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- ambiguous messaging designed to stoke fears, anxieties, or prejudices against minorities or other marginalized groups, or to covertly signal allegiance to specific subgroups.
: The phrase "wonder-working power" originates from a Christian hymn closely associated with evangelical traditions. Invoking the phrase can signal a special allegiance to evangelical voters while appearing as just an affirmation of faith to the broader audience.^[1] more...

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- ambiguous messaging designed to stoke fears, anxieties, or prejudices against minorities or other marginalized groups, or to covertly signal allegiance to specific subgroups.
: The term "super predators" can portray urban Black and Latino youth as inherently dangerous through racial stereotypes. Invoking the term can signal acceptance of these stereotypes to certain audiences while appearing as just a call for public safety to the broader audience.^[1] more...