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This is a partial list of symbols and labels used by political parties, groups or movements around the world. Some symbols are associated with one or more worldwide ideologies and used by many parties that support a particular ideology. Others are region or country-specific.
Political symbolism is symbolism that is used to represent a political standpoint or party. Political symbols simplify and “summarize” the political structures and practices for which they stand; can connect institutions and beliefs with emotions; can help make a polity or political movement more cohesive. [ 1 ]
This is a list of hate symbols, including acronyms, numbers, phrases, logos, flags, gestures and other miscellaneous symbols used for hateful purposes, according to the Anti-Defamation League. [1] Some of these items have been appropriated by hate groups and may have other, non-hate-group-related meanings, [2] [3] including anti-racist meanings ...
This glossary of American politics defines terms and phrases used in politics in the United States.The list includes terms specific to U.S. political systems (at both national and sub-national levels), as well as concepts and ideologies that occur in other political systems but which nonetheless are frequently encountered in American politics.
Stacker traced the origins of 20 words and terms used in political discourse using historical archives, research reports, and news articles.
stalking horse: a perceived front-runner candidate who unifies their opponents, usually within a single political party. grassroots: a political movement driven by the constituents of a community. astroturfing: formal public relations campaigns in politics and advertising that seek to create the impression of being spontaneous, grassroots behavior.
The bursting outline around the star is inspired by a nova, a term that astronomers use to mean a new star. On the Juneteenth flag, this represents a new beginning for the African Americans of ...
The book outlines the premise of what is now commonly referred to as respectability politics, as the concept was originally used by Black women in the Baptist church to shift pre-existing ...