Streiterklärungen
Streiterklärungen is a term used in political science and discourse analysis to describe public declarations issued by disputants or participants in a conflict or dispute. The word combines Streiter (fighter, disputant) and Erklärung (declaration, explanation). The genre refers to statements that articulate a group’s aims, justify actions, critique opponents, and seek to mobilize supporters or influence observers.
Usage and contexts: Streiterklärungen appear in a range of settings, including civil protests, constitutional or political
Typical features: these declarations are usually in the first person singular or plural, contain explicit claims
Analytical relevance: in discourse analysis and political communication, Streiterklärungen help explain how actors construct legitimacy, shape
Relationship to other genres: the concept overlaps with political speeches, propaganda, manifestos, and protest statements, but