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The Great Resignation in the US Press: A Corpus-Assisted Discourse Study

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Abstract

The chapter aims to offer insights of how the US news media construct the Great Resignation, its causes, and the individuals involved, using a Corpus-Assisted Discourse Studies approach. The analysis reveals that the discourse surrounding the Great Resignation in the US press is shaped by ideological divides. Business-oriented narratives emphasise the operational challenges, while labour-oriented discourses highlight worker empowerment and justice. This dual framing portrays the Great Resignation not just as an economic event, but as a cultural shift with lasting implications for how work is perceived in society, redefining the employer-employee relationship.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationExploring New Occupational Discourses and Identities across Genres: Crisis and Well-Being
Pages53-89
Number of pages37
Publication statusPublished - 2025

Keywords

  • CADS
  • Discourse Studies
  • The Great Resignation
  • well-being
  • media discourse
  • workplace discourse

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