diskursielle

Diskursiv is a German adjective derived from the noun Diskurs, which translates to discourse or discussion. In academic and theoretical contexts, "diskursiv" refers to something pertaining to or characterized by discourse. It describes the process of communication, argumentation, and the formation of meaning through language. Something that is diskursiv is inherently linked to how ideas are expressed, debated, and understood within a particular social, cultural, or historical context.

The term is often used in fields such as linguistics, sociology, philosophy, and cultural studies to analyze how knowledge is constructed and power relations are maintained or challenged through discourse. For instance, a "diskursive Analyse" (discursive analysis) examines the patterns, structures, and underlying assumptions within a body of text or speech to understand its social and political implications. It highlights that reality is not simply a given but is, to a significant extent, shaped and mediated by the way we talk and write about it. Therefore, "diskursiv" emphasizes the active and constructive role of language in shaping our understanding of the world and ourselves.