Abstract :

Discourse analysis and Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) investigate the networks constructed through language, encompassing cultural, political, and identical systems. CDA stands as a multidisciplinary approach that critically examines language use in societal contexts. At its core, CDA aims to expose power structures and ideological influences embedded within discourse. This article delves into the fundamental approaches of CDA, emphasizing its role in unveiling the criticism of power and ideology. Through an exploration of key theoretical frameworks and analytical tools, this paper elucidates the ways in which CDA unveils the intricate relationships between language, power, and ideology, contributing to a deeper understanding of societal dynamics. However, CDA diverges by critically examining disparities, inequalities, and discriminatory practices entrenched in power and ideology expressed through language. Despite divergent foundational approaches, CDA aims to uncover the interdependence of language, power, and ideology, spotlighting language’s role in both exerting power and perpetuating social inequalities. Dominant ideologies often become naturalized through continuous linguistic use, yet critical discourse analysts strive to expose and contest these embedded power dynamics and ideologies. They serve to awaken individuals complicit in legitimizing these ideologies inadvertently.

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