Incorrect Use Of Satire Essay

Unfortunately, more often than not satire is used inefficiently. Incorrect usage of satire often results in unrest within groups of people, due to the source disrespecting or being insensitive to their beliefs or customs. When satire is used in a provocative manner it causes problems, rather than its initial purpose;which is to provide constructive social criticism. Misused satire runs the risk of upsetting large groups of people. The range of people it affects can range from world leaders to civilians. When satire is misused, people become angry and offended, and they react upon emotion and can cause violence. Acts of violence due to poorly used satire can result in incidences such as the Charlie Hebdo situation (Greenhouse). According