Directing Ideologies through Media Cartoons

Abstract

The aim of this paper is to provide a deeper analysis of the cognitive aspects involved in the control of people‘s minds through visual images. In order to do so, this study was designed to consider how cartoons published in the media along with articles on topics related with the Gaza conflict add their contribution in the process of redirecting people‘s ideologies in favor of the Palestinians.In addition, this paper will explain all the strategies carried out in this procedure of ideological change, with a strong emphasis on the cognitive aspects involved in the process.