cartelsexplicit

Cartelsexplicit is a term used in media studies, sociolinguistics, and criminology to describe the explicit treatment of cartel-like organizations in texts and discourse. As a neologism, its usage is not standardized, and it appears mainly in academic articles, critical essays, and online discussions that compare explicit portrayals with more oblique or sensationalized representations.

The concept centers on how a text identifies a group as a cartel, explains its organizational structure or business practices, and discusses its economic or social impact in explicit terms.

Researchers examine news reports, film and television narratives, and policy debates to assess whether explicit labeling influences public perception, policy responses, or stigma toward related groups.

Some scholars argue that the term is vague and can conflate diverse forms of organized crime under a single label, potentially normalizing violence or oversimplifying complex networks.

Related topics include cartels, organized crime, and media representation; methodological approaches such as critical discourse analysis are often used to study cartelsexplicit.