troping

Definition

To utilize a recurring theme, convention, or metaphor—often in a way that is repetitive, stylized, or potentially manipulative—to frame a narrative or event.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek 'tropos' meaning 'a turn' or 'way of speaking,' which evolved into the literary term 'trope' referring to a figurative use of language or a conventional theme in art.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe how corporate entities and political movements utilize specific ideological frameworks, such as Orientalism or systemic racism, as recurring motifs to manipulate public perception or serve their own interests.

Applying A Decolonial Apologetic To Race, Culture, Tolerance

Patheos

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