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Motion: TH, as an undecided voter, would see Tavaszi szél. Infoslide: Tavaszi szél is a newly released political documentary film that aims to sum up the journey of the Tisza Party from emerging into the political landscape to becoming a dominant party in Hungary. The release of the film is about 30 days before the upcoming Hungarian elections in 2026. Proposition: Democracy is when people actively participate in the decision-making process in the life of a country. By watching Tavaszi szél, uncertain voters seek out an opportunity to get information based on which they can make informed and responsible decisions. They can learn more about the emergence, leadership and narrative techniques of the Tisza Party. Ignoring major political figures actually weakens democratic participation. In fact, the film democratises information. As the stakes are very high, it is crucially important that voters get to know various perspectives, making up a wholer picture, and decide which one they...

This proposal purports to outline a case study examining how IKEA capitalizes on the story of a 7-month-old male macaque, Punch. By blending psychological analysis and marketing theory, the paper briefly explores how IKEA managed to construct an emotional narrative that proves to be an effective advertising tool today. My brand-new monkey Psychological perspective: Firstly, through the lens of psychology, Punch’s case is emotionally compelling. Punch, born in a Japanese zoo, was rejected by his mother, after which he developed separation anxiety as he had nobody to cling to. According to Bowlby (1980), at this stage of life, primates are in dire need of a primary caregiver, usually the mother, as a means of survival. Based on Bowlby’s attachment theory, zoo workers gave him a stuffed plush toy, resembling an orangutan, to provide him comfort. His story attracted international media attention when videos emerged on the internet of Punch forming a bond with his stuffed toy as his sur...

  Introduction: Recently, there has been a child abuse scandal unfolding in several Hungarian child protection institutions and detention centres. As the trending event has triggered diametrically opposing views across various media outlets, it has become inevitable that these portrayals starkly contrast. https://hvg.hu/itthon/20251209_Ugyeszseg-Szolo-utcai-javitointezet            Therefore, the primary objective of this comparative essay is to juxtapose five non-randomly chosen news article headlines on the subject: Telex, Direkt36, Hungarian Conservative, Daily News Hungary, and Átlátszó. About the scandal: Unfortunately, there have been multiple cases when adult caregivers, or even the directors of those institutions, allegedly exploited the very minors they were supposed to take good care of. As is usually the case, these children often come from very problematic family backgrounds, having experienced quite a few traumatic events over thei...

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0594944/?ref_=nmmi_ov_i In case you think you have seen the most repulsive film ever made, you might not have come across Salò, or the 120 Days of Sodom . Directed by Pier Paolo Pasolini , the Italian movie is set in the Fascist-occupied republic of Salò. The adaptation, based on the Marquis de Sade novel, tells the story of four revolting libertines. However, why has the movie become a bone of contention to the extent that its director was murdered? That is exactly what this movie sheds light on. Well… Salò is definitely not for the faint-hearted or prudish cinemagoers. Basically, it sharply deviates from what ordinary people are accustomed to seeing. Beyond its authoritarian setting, it offers dramatic depictions of a variety of sexual deviations, ranging from sadism to pedophilia. Though it has been banned in many countries, Pier Paolo Pasolini’s adaptation lends penetrating insights into the lives of eighteen teenagers captured by four wealth...

Donald Trump’s recent announcement of an upcoming peace summit held in Budapest and hosted by PM Viktor Orbán has attracted significant media attention. As the trending event has triggered diametrically opposing views across various media outlets, it has become inevitable that their portrayal of it presents a stark contrast for their readers. Therefore, the primary objective of this comparative analysis is to juxtapose three non-randomly chosen news articles on the subject: Reuters 1 , Hungary Today 2 , and The Telegraph 3 . This analysis purports to highlight the profound role the following aspects play in shaping the articles’ message. These aspects are linguistic framing, factual consistency, and emotional tone.   https://www.independent.ie/world-news/trump-says-he-will-meet-putin-for-second-time-in-hungary-to-try-to-resolve-russia-ukraine-war/a831185371.html Linguistic framing and emotional tone: The concept of the inverted pyramid and its three structural elements (...

THBT satirical depictions of traditional gender roles in pop culture are an effective tool for feminist empowerment Source: OpenAI Proposition: A common objective of feminist satire is to exaggerate stereotypes typically associated with women. They may intentionally flout traditional sexist tropes like submissive housewives and hypersexualized women.  There have been instances, for example in the case of Madonna, when these satires proved to be an effective means to challenge patriarchal values. For example, Madonna's Like a Virgin subtly demolished right-leaning stereotypes - fetishizing purity and female innocence - deeply entrenched in the mid-1980s. A common feature, which this song and other media share, is that they address the root cause of sexism and present relevant phenomena in a digestible way. Based on historical precedent, their audience is likely to discern the absurdity and the limiting nature of these tropes and reflect on themselves.  For a lot of people, medi...