Propaganda

Propaganda is the publication of elements such as a doctrine, and the information reflecting the views and interests of those pursuing such element. It is also defined as the structure of symbolic environment that encourages thinking in terms of militaristic solutions and violence. Propaganda is used everywhere in the world, in many different ways. It is used in magazines, news papers, and network television as well as other media forms. The German ad of World War II sets a good example of propaganda during that time. The image represents the German army as a strong lead in the World War II. People today read and see propaganda everywhere they go, the way that this trend affects people is incredible, and perhaps there is a secret behind this cause.

Why do propagandas such as those created in Nazi Germany and the former German Democratic Republic initially succeed? In the propagandas, the German leaders are visually expressed to be very strong humans who have a heavy opinion about the way the world should be ruled. However one of the main reasons why these ads succeeded was because people cheered Hitler and Honaker because they feared the consequences of not doing so. It was always a simple matter to drag people along whether it is a democracy, or a fascist dictatorship, or a parliament, or a communist dictatorship. There is perhaps no voice when people are brought to the bidding of the leader. The ad titled "Bending Spines" shows Hitler standing strong holding a Nazi flag, creating a feeling of fear for the rest of society towards this man. Above Hitler's head is a pigeon, meaning that this man could bring peace to the world if accepted as a ruler, which in fact could be another reason why people obeyed this form of media. Corruption in propaganda is strongly forbidden, other countries in the past found it to be the only way to make society believe the thoughts of someone who was completely wrong and calculating.

Propaganda