"From Hypocrisy to Sincerity": An Analysis of Motivational Narratives in Islamic State" Propaganda

This article analyses certain rhetorical aspects of "Islamic State" (IS) propaganda. Specifically, it discusses arguments used to concretise calls to action, focusing on recurring ways in which supposed benefits of engagement are contrasted with disadvantages of abstention. It appears that...

Descrizione completa

Salvato in:  
Dettagli Bibliografici
Autore principale: Larsson, Gustav (Autore)
Tipo di documento: Elettronico Articolo
Lingua:Inglese
Verificare la disponibilità: HBZ Gateway
Interlibrary Loan:Interlibrary Loan for the Fachinformationsdienste (Specialized Information Services in Germany)
Pubblicazione: [2019]
In: Journal of Muslims in Europe
Anno: 2019, Volume: 8, Fascicolo: 1, Pagine: 1-24
Altre parole chiave:B Islamic State (IS, isis, Daesh)
B Alienation
B Hypocrisy
B Propaganda
B Sincerity
B Violent Extremism
Accesso online: Volltext (Resolving-System)
Volltext (doi)
Descrizione
Riepilogo:This article analyses certain rhetorical aspects of "Islamic State" (IS) propaganda. Specifically, it discusses arguments used to concretise calls to action, focusing on recurring ways in which supposed benefits of engagement are contrasted with disadvantages of abstention. It appears that the opposing notions of "sincerity" and "hypocrisy" underpin many of the arguments presented, which prompts a closer look at their respective symbolisms. The rhetorical prominence of these antonyms indicates an apparently conscious attempt to address contemporary issues of social identity and political marginalisation, whereby the experiences of Muslim minorities (including those in Europe) are repeatedly used as a discouraging example.
ISSN:2211-7954
Comprende:Enthalten in: Journal of Muslims in Europe
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1163/22117954-12341382