Political Taboos in the German Democratic Republic
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Abstract The article outlines a new framework for the study of communicative taboos in repressive political regimes such as GDR. concept goes beyond somewhat reductive position that understands mere silencing. approach developed here aims at refining our understanding discursive dictatorial regimes, where one dominant ideology has become deeply ingrained most aspects society. It starts with observation sphere periphery taboo, characterized by corrupted speech, and silence its core are complementary elements taboo. I develop my reference to three taboos: official discourse on betrayal members communist resistance groups during Third Reich, expulsions after Second World War, uprising 17 June 1953. discussion shows precise conception general appearance taboos—including distinguishing between periphery, comprehensive analysis gamut linguistic semantic distortions, privileged speakers able transgress taboos, paying attention perceived taboo—provides promising starting point historical tabooing, including modifications transformations.
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: German History
سال: 2021
ISSN: ['1477-089X', '0266-3554']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1093/gerhis/ghab062