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key	7NZVCMGG
title	The silent war on signs : Unpacking the concept of semiocide and its implications for the Baha'i community in Iran
author	Fatehi, Erfan
item type	Journal article
publication year	2024
date	2024
publication title	Sign Systems Studies
abstract note	Within the field of conflict and violence studies, there exists a range of subtle yet profound forms of violence that often remain underexplored. This paper addresses the concept of semiocide, which refers to the destruction of culturally significant signs, stories, symbols, and narratives. Through unpacking of the theoretical foundations of semiocide, the study highlights its distinct nature and potential for further exploration in cultural violence and conflict studies. Utilizing content analysis of various media sources, the study examines the semiocidal practices perpetrated against the Baha'i community in Iran. The findings illustrate the systematic erasure and manipulation of the Baha'i cultural identity through three semiocidal mechanisms. These insights shed light on the complex dynamics of cultural violence, not only within the specific context of Iran but also providing valuable implications for understanding similar phenomena in other socio-cultural contexts. By bridging the gap between theory and practice, this study offers a nuanced discussion of semiocide, contributing to a broader comprehension of cultural violence and cultural hegemony, and thereby enriching the discourse in conflict and violence studies.
pages	231-255
issue	1-2
volume	52
language	English
manual tags	IRAN; PERSECUTION; VIOLENCE; CONFLICT; GENOCIDE; SEMIOCIDE; SEMIOTICS

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