Analysis of Protest Discourse in the Kurdistan Region

Education Teachers' Demonstration 2023, for Example

Abstract

Language functions both as a reflection of ideological beliefs and as a tool for formulation and competition within protests and demonstrations. By analyzing the language used in protests, we can gain insight into the underlying ideologies of demonstrations. "Analysis of Protest Discourse in the Kurdistan Region (The 2023 Education Teachers' Protest as an Example)" is the title of our research. Critical discourse analysis reveals all the hidden connections within discourse and its surroundings, positioning language as a powerful instrument for public influence. The significance of our research lies in analyzing demonstrators' language during the teachers' protest, relying on principles that reflected and played an active role in the demonstrations. Our research objective is to analyze the banners and slogans of oppressed teachers that were disseminated through various social media platforms such as Facebook, WhatsApp, Twitter, and Instagram. To achieve our objective, we employed a descriptive-analytical methodology. Data collection focused on teachers' protest expressions published across different social media platforms. During this research, we reached several significant conclusions worthy of consideration. Protesters utilized both visual and auditory language together in expressing their protests and demonstrations to clearly convey their message. They employed slogans as a peaceful instrument to demand their rights, as there exists a strong connection between the use of impactful language and emotions. The language of protesters' slogans carried expressions of both negative and positive emotions. Positive sentiment was notably reflected in the demonstrators' expressions, as they conveyed their demands using impactful words and phrases. These expressions reflected various meanings and emotions such as fear, threat, courage, determination, sadness, etc.