How Language Shapes Political Outcomes: Using Metaphors, Moral Rhetoric, and “Politically Incorrect” Words Affects Endorsement of Diversity Policies, Violent Protests, and Dehumanization of Political Enemies

This symposium explores how four different aspects of language—the use of metaphors, moral rhetoric, “politically incorrect” words, and the modality by which communicators express themselves—affect important political outcomes such as endorsing diversity policies, using violence during protests, and dehumanizing political enemies.