Van Dijk (Teun A. van Dijk)

Teun A. van Dijk is a renowned researcher in discourse and critical discourse analysis. He studies how language reflects and influences social power, inequality, and ideologies. Van Dijk examines how texts—like news reports, conversations, or political speeches—shape our understanding of social issues and maintain or challenge societal structures. His work highlights the importance of analyzing language critically to uncover biases, agendas, and underlying power dynamics, fostering greater awareness of how communication impacts social reality.