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Speaking with Silence
Anthropology News
(2018)
Abstract
Words take center stage in the verbal sparring of the Twitter age. Against the backdrop of Trumpian shenanigans and political divisiveness, speaking increasingly involves uttering more provocative or exaggerated words. But, amid the endless talk and noise of today’s political landscape, we often overlook the powerful communicative potential of silence. Silence can be a powerful communicative tool in today’s political landscape.
Keywords
- silence,
- political discourse,
- language and politics,
- Donald Trump,
- silent protest,
- Colin Kaepernick,
- racial injustice
Disciplines
Publication Date
October 23, 2018
DOI
10.1111/AN.1006
Publisher Statement
Copyright 2018 American Anthropological Association
Citation Information
Adam Hodges. "Speaking with Silence" Anthropology News Vol. 59 Iss. 5 (2018) p. e163 - e166 Available at: http://works.bepress.com/adamhodges/93/