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1. Cultural Adaptation and Representation:

a. Media representations in different languages are
influenced by ideological constraints and the need to
adapt information to diverse audiences characterized by
their own language and culture. This adaptation reflects
the complexities of representing cultural nuances and
values to international public opinion 138.
b. The representation of cultural identity and the
manipulation of language in media discourse play a
significant role in constructing character and dramatic
narrative, reflecting early ideologies of linguistic
nationalism and wider language ideological beliefs 139.
2. Cross-Cultural Communication and Media Linguistics:

a. Cross-cultural representation in media discourse
involves the recontextualization of topics and the
encoding of fixed values, reflecting ideological
constructs that are not objective representations of facts.
This highlights the influence of cultural and political
affiliations on media discourse 140.
b. Language in media discourse is a cultural, social, and
psychological phenomenon, with linguistic scholars
seeking to determine what is unique and universal about
language use and its impact on behaviors, including its
influence on social media use and buying decisions 141.

3. Social Media and Cultural Identity:

a. Social media content related to agriculture and the
environment is influenced by cultural identity,
impacting engagement with sources of agricultural and
environmental information. This reflects the role of
cultural identity in shaping social media engagement
and discourse 142.