False prophets and their dog whistles.
The article discusses the historical context of the term "dog whistle" and its evolution from a literal ultrasonic whistle tested on dogs to a metaphorical political strategy. It explores how politicians use coded language to convey hidden messages, especially related to racial prejudice. It also mm...
| Publicado en: | Christian Century Vol. 141; no. 1; pp. 1 - 2 |
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Christian Century
Jan2024
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| Sumario: | The article discusses the historical context of the term "dog whistle" and its evolution from a literal ultrasonic whistle tested on dogs to a metaphorical political strategy. It explores how politicians use coded language to convey hidden messages, especially related to racial prejudice. It also mmentions the danger of such tactics to democracy and society, drawing a parallel to biblical warnings about false prophets and emphasizing the lasting impact of figures like Francis Galton. |
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