Sociology

Chasm and net: metaphors in elder-related texts in a Chinese economic newspaper

K. Li and Q. Zhang

Explore the striking metaphors depicting the struggles of elders in the Chinese Economic Daily, highlighting the pressing need for a protective safety net that unfortunately undermines their subjectivity. This insightful research was conducted by Ke Li and Qian Zhang.

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Abstract

This study investigates the portrayal of elders' living conditions in the Chinese Economic Daily through metaphor analysis of 309 news reports. Three major metaphors—METAPHOR OF NET, METAPHOR OF BUILDING, and METAPHOR OF CHASM—are identified and analyzed. The study finds that the "chasm" representing the gap and obstacles faced by elders calls for a "protective net," but this net often marginalizes elders' subjectivity.

Publisher

Humanities and Social Sciences Communications

Published On

Jul 26, 2024

Authors

Ke Li, Qian Zhang

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