SOCC44H3 Lecture : Thorough Notes on Lecture 5
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Propoganda and persuasion definitions: propaganda: is one way communication that deliberately and systematically attempts to achieve a response (public opinion and behaviour) that furthers the desired intent of the propagandist. because it is meant to further the predetermined interests of the person/organization sending it, they aren"t interested in the feedback of the people they"re sending too. only interested in whether the message alters they"re behaviour. a propagandist has a certain purpose in mind. They want you to think a certain way and perform certain actions. ex: support certain laws, buy certain products. a propagandist isn"t interested in the well being of the public. if the canadian government becomes interested in sending the canadian army to iraq, you can expect a propaganda campaign promoting their sending: they"ll start convincing people how it is useful and necessary. another example of propaganda: involvement of canadian troops in afghanistan.
