Social commentary

Act of offering one's views on people bound by culture, through rhetoric Social commentary is the act of providing commentary on social, cultural, political, or economic issues in society. It can be expressed through various forms of communication and media, including visual artwork, photography, fiction, public speaking, music, film, television, comics, and the Internet. Examples include graffiti addressing public issues, photography documenting social conditions, literary and film works commenting on society, dystopian fiction exploring technology, surveillance and social control, rap music addressing racism and poverty, and online platforms enabling discussion and debate. Forms This list is far from exhaustive. Examples of social commentary may be found in any form of communication. Artistic works of all mediums are often defined by what they say about society. Despite being wordless, the memorable image of the Tiananmen Square protests of 1989 may be considered one of the most profound commentaries of the power of the individual.[citation needed] Many recent scholars have characterised African witchcraft as critical social commentary on modernity and postcolonial capitalism and