diskurse
Diskurse is the plural form of the German noun Diskurs, meaning discourse. The term describes systems of statements, practices, and norms that organize knowledge, power, and social life within a given domain. It is used across the humanities and social sciences to denote not only ordinary conversations but the broader, routinized ways of talking and thinking that shape what counts as valid knowledge, legitimate expertise, or acceptable behavior.
Etymology-wise, Diskurs derives from the French discours, which in turn traces to Latin discursus, reflecting a
In theory and analysis, discourses are seen as more than individual opinions; they reflect and reinforce social
Diskursanalyse, or discourse analysis, is a common methodological approach for examining how language functions within power
See also: Diskurs, Diskurstheorie, Diskursanalyse, public discourse. Related fields include media studies, sociology, linguistics, and cultural