RT Journal Article
T1 Counterspeech humor for discursive justice
A1 De Salvador Agra, Saleta
AB Humor can be key in counteracting harmful discourse and addressing conversational injustices. This paper introduces the concept of counterspeech humor as the antithesis of hate speech, highlighting its ability to promote discursive justice. First, the central role of the counterspeaker is analyzed; second, three specific strategies of counterspeech humor are proposed: resignifying parody, bending irony, and intentionally blocking laughter. These forms of counterspeech humor are explored as effective responses to neutralize discursive harm and dismantle unjust practices. The effectiveness of counterspeech humor and its limitations in addressing harmful discourse are assessed through concrete examples. The paper emphasizes the reparative capacity of humor, showcasing its potential to offer constructive responses to hate. It concludes that counterspeech humor is a powerful tool for challenging injustices, transforming exclusionary contexts, and promoting social justice through creative use of language.
PB Hellenic Semiotic Society
YR 2025
FD 2025
LK https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14352/126270
UL https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14352/126270
LA eng
NO De Salvador Agra, S. (2025). Counterspeech humor for discursive justice. Punctum. International Journal of Semiotics, 11(1), 115-133. https://doi.org/10.18680/hss.2025.0006
NO Artículo incluido en el número dedicado a: "Humor as resemiotization".
DS Docta Complutense
RD 31 dic 2025