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Tara Rhodes
Institution
University of Denver
Abstract

Much information has been gathered and debated with regards to the catalytic factors, social and political context, and general revolutionary trends involved in and concerning the Arab Spring. However, one aspect of analysis that is lacking is the correlated strength and success of the revolution with regards to the discourse used throughout the various uprisings. Consequently, this paper seeks to add to that dimension by analyzing the discourse utilized by the revolutionaries during the protests. This particular analysis focuses on the contextual factors and their influence on the discourse employed in the 2011 and 2013 uprisings in Egypt and Tunisia. This is accomplished by studying the language employed during the uprisings from varied news outlets, blogs, and other social media. Lastly, I argue that little has changed in terms of the context of the protests, although some differences appear within and between the Egyptian and Tunisian experiences. In conclusion, this paper, by closely examining the discourse surrounding the uprisings, provides a new perspective on the success and strength of the Arab Spring protests.

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Recommended citation
Rhodes, Tara, Protests in a New Perspective: A Discourse Analysis on the Arab Spring (2013). APSA 2013 Annual Meeting Paper; American Political Science Association 2013 Annual Meeting.
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