Citation

Scott DT. Crit. Stud. Media Commun. 2016; 33(5): 424-437.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2016, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/15295036.2016.1224909

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Abstract

This essay addresses Stuart Hall and discourse theory, focusing on his essay Signification, representation, ideology. Reflecting upon recent events involving representation and identity US legalization of gay marriage, murders at a gay nightclub, removal of the Rebel Flag from the South Carolina state capitol, Donald Trump's presidential campaigns attempt to destabilize the counterproductive dualism of material/discourse in Hall's critique of poststructural discourse theory. Finding amenability between Hall and Foucaultian discourse theory, I describe Hall's utility for discourse scholars, such as his perspectives on ideological practices and generation of new discourses as an interventionist act.

Language: en