A Semiotic Exploration of the "Reflect Your Respect" Infographic: Navigating Cultural Values in the 2022 FIFA World Cup

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Aissa Aissa HAMZAOUI
Ahlem ROUABHIA
Salah

Abstract

This study investigates the diverse connotations of Qatar's "ReflectYourRespect" infographic, a poster released
before the 2022 FIFA World Cup to showcase the nation's cultural and religious values. Using semiotic analysis,
the study examines the poster's various meanings and their potential for varied interpretations between local and
international audiences. Through the lenses of Charles Sanders Peirce's and Roland Barthes' semiotic frameworks,
the research analyzes the types of signs used and their underlying connotations. The study finds that the
interpretations of the infographic may differ and it might lead to cultural misunderstanding.


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