Laughing into Belief: How Visual Satire Quietly Shapes Political Minds

Visual satire can also act as a tool of resistance. In authoritarian or semi-authoritarian systems, where direct criticism of leaders is risky, satirical images allow dissent to be expressed indirectly. By disguising criticism as humor, artists and audiences can challenge power structures while maintaining a degree of plausible deniability. This function gives visual satire a unique political significance.