The Critical Power of Political and Social Satire in Modern Society

Political and social satire has long served as a mirror held up to society, reflecting its contradictions, hypocrisies, and unspoken truths with a smile that is often sharper than anger. Unlike direct criticism, satire sneaks past defenses by wrapping serious observations in humor, irony, and exaggeration. It invites laughter first, then reflection, making people realize they are laughing not just at others, but sometimes at themselves and the systems they accept without question.