Concept information
Preferred term
discourse
Definition
- Discourse is language (spoken, written, visual, and body language) people use in social contexts in order to convey meanings, communicate with each other, and interact with the world. It is an integral part of the beliefs, identities, and values that are produced and enacted in society, illustrating the diverse positions that social actors or groups occupy; hence, “discourses” is the plural form that is often used. [Source: Multicultural America: A Multimedia Encyclopedia; Discourse]
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URI
https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/discourse
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