Propaganda is a specific type of message presentation directly aimed at influencing the opinions of people, rather than impartially providing information. Literally translated from the Latin gerundive as "things which must be disseminated," in some cultures the term is neutral or even positive, while in others the term has acquired a strong negative connotation. Its connotations can also vary over time. For instance, in English, "propaganda" was originally a neutral term used to describe the dissemination of information in favor of a certain cause. Over time, however, the term acquired the negative connotation of disseminating false or misleading information in favor of a certain cause. Strictly speaking, a message does not have to be untrue to qualify as propaganda, but it may omit so many pertinent truths that it becomes highly misleading.

In English the term propaganda overlaps with distinct terms like indoctrination (ideological views established by repetition rather than verification) and mass suggestion (broader strategic methods). In practice, the terms are often used synonymously. Historically, the most common use of the term propaganda is in political contexts; in particular to refer to certain efforts sponsored by governments, political groups, and other often covert interests. In the early 20th century the term was also used by the founders of the nascent public relations industry to describe their activities; this usage died out around the time of World War II. Individually propaganda functions as self-deception. Culturally it works within religions, politics, and economic entities like those which both favor and oppose globalization. At the left, right, or mainstream, propaganda knows no borders; as is detailed by Roderick Hindery. Hindery further argues that debates about most social issues can be productively revisited in the context of asking "what is or is not propaganda?" Not to be overlooked is the link between propaganda, indoctrination, and terrorism. Mere threats to destroy are often as socially disruptive as physical devastation itself. See also religious terrorism.

Purpose of propaganda

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The aim of propaganda is to influence people's opinions actively, rather than merely to communicate the facts about something. For example, propaganda might be used to garner either support or disapproval of a certain position, rather than to simply present the position. What separates propaganda from "normal" communication is in the subtle, often insidious, ways that the message attempts to shape opinion. For example, propaganda is often presented in a way that attempts to deliberately evoke a strong emotion, especially by suggesting illogical (or non-intuitive) relationships between concepts.

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@yury_veiga Retuita ai pra mim: Analisando a propaganda Brasileira http://migre.me/eDrC
calangoazedo (calango azedo) Sun, 20 Dec 2009 19:17:27 -0000
@yury_veiga Retuita ai pra mim: Analisando a propaganda Brasileira http://migre.me/eDrC
@sabrinatrezze ai meu deus! até aqui no twitter me chama de Garota Givenchy rsrs... Vou querer cachê de menina propaganda hehe
gabriellaponte (Gabriella Ponte) Sun, 20 Dec 2009 19:16:22 -0000
@sabrinatrezze ai meu deus! até aqui no twitter me chama de Garota Givenchy rsrs... Vou querer cachê de menina propaganda hehe
Gente, eu não fui pago pra essa propaganda do pão de açúcar!
chicochiq (Chicoo) Sun, 20 Dec 2009 19:15:56 -0000
Gente, eu não fui pago pra essa propaganda do pão de açúcar!
piraña aun con su propaganda en mi barrio!!!! ya no lo soporto mas!
satanita33 (Anita Alveal) Sun, 20 Dec 2009 19:15:02 -0000
piraña aun con su propaganda en mi barrio!!!! ya no lo soporto mas!
Retuita por favor ai galera: Analisando a propaganda Brasileira http://migre.me/eDrC
calangoazedo (calango azedo) Sun, 20 Dec 2009 19:14:57 -0000
Retuita por favor ai galera: Analisando a propaganda Brasileira http://migre.me/eDrC
Que propaganda shata, aff.
neskafka (Jackie D.) Sun, 20 Dec 2009 19:14:18 -0000
Que propaganda shata, aff.

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