RT bachelor thesis
T1 Linguistic Strategies of Politically Correct Language: A Case Study of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’S Speeches
A1 Albert Girona, Marina
A2 Filología Francesa e Inglesa
K1 political correctness
K1 politically correct language
K1 political discourse analysis
K1 Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
K1 linguistic strategy
AB This Final Degree Project aims to contribute to the debate on political correctness in general and so-called politically correct language in particular. A study is carried out on the basis of a critical discourse analysis of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a prominent figure in US politics nowadays. The initial hypothesis is that social transformation has contributed to substantial modifications in the elaboration of political discourse and that a set of such changes has led to the use of what is considered politically correct language. In order to examine this question, a corpus of oral scripted discourses has been selected. Three linguistic strategies were identified: self-representation, (re)framing and inclusive language. Drawing upon theories from discourse analysis and previous specialised research done on the subject, the study’s implications of the study on public perception, political polarisation, and the effectiveness of the strategies have been assessed. The conclusions present how these strategies for the use of politically correct language can be a tool for challenging prevailing power structures and dominant discourses.
YR 2023
FD 2023-06-28
LK http://hdl.handle.net/10498/29599
UL http://hdl.handle.net/10498/29599
LA eng
DS Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad de Cádiz
RD 10-may-2026