SEEING (WITH, THROUGH, AND AS) MONSTERS — AN INTRODUCTION TO THE SPECIAL ISSUE (original) (raw)

This paper introduces a special issue exploring the multifaceted nature of monsters in contemporary culture, emphasizing their socio-political implications, particularly in terms of propaganda and othering. It discusses how monsters are constructed and used within cultural narratives, framing certain individuals and groups as threats, while connecting these practices to economic and militaristic agendas in global politics. The paper argues for a critical examination of these representations and highlights the need for addressing the underlying inequalities that drive such demonization in discourse.