Diskursbildung
Diskursbildung refers to the process by which specific ways of understanding and talking about a subject emerge and become dominant within a society or a particular group. It is a key concept in discourse analysis, a field that examines how language shapes our perceptions and actions. Diskursbildung is not a neutral process; it involves power dynamics, as certain voices and perspectives gain more influence than others.
This formation of discourse shapes what is considered true, normal, or acceptable. For example, the discourse
The study of diskursbildung often involves identifying the key terms, metaphors, and narratives that characterize a