Laughing into Belief: How Visual Satire Quietly Shapes Political Minds

At the same time, visual satire is not inherently progressive or oppositional. It can be used by any political group to promote its own ideology and discredit opponents. Political actors and media organizations often deploy satirical images strategically to frame issues in ways that favor their agenda. As a result, visual satire can reinforce dominant power structures as easily as it can undermine them.