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PROFANATION AS A NEW POLITICAL LANGUAGE
24 August 2026
PROFANATION AS A NEW POLITICAL LANGUAGE — YOUTH PROTEST, SATIRE AND INFORMAL POLITICS IN INDIA
1. Meaning of “Profanation” in Politics
- The idea of profanation, associated with Italian philosopher Giorgio Agamben, refers to taking symbols, language or practices treated as “sacred” or restri
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Explore profanation as unconventional political expression: youth-led protests, satire, and informal politics challenging authority through symbols and digital mobilisation in India.
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