A talk by Dr. Manuela di Franco\, researcher in popular culture and gender representations
Chi ldren and adults like to read comics. What only a few consider while readin g the colorful booklets is their function as a medium of communicating subl iminal information. This subject will be illustrated by a historical overvi ew of how comics have been used in Nazi or Fascist times to circulate polit ical propaganda or questionable images of women. Even today\, hidden messag es are implemented to influence the reader’s opinion. Captain America or Pe rsepolis have more to share than you may be aware of… . „Comics are perfect for propaganda purposes\,“ explains Di Franco. „If we want to be amused an d entertained\, our critical defense systems are not activated. We pay less attention to detail and consume what we are offered.“
The big differ ence specific kinds of comics is clear: stories like „Maus“ or „Persepolis“ invite reflection\, they specifically rely on the reader’s ability to enga ge with the content conveyed and to form their own opinion\, preferably a c ritical one\, on the subject. They encourage discourse and discussion\, whe reas the politicized messages in propaganda-motivated comics are intended t o go unnoticed. But it is up to us readers not to give this a chance: „We s hould appreciate comics\, not as a product of light entertainment or readin g exclusively for children\, but as an opportunity for cultural exchange an d reflection on society. Enjoy the art and history of comic books\, of cour se\, but also remain vigilant about the messages that may be hidden!“ concl udes Di Franco.
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