Fake News and Traditionalism Narratives in the Romanian Mass-Media

Many specialists agree that, in the era of information, the wars became informational also. Fake news and certain topics of discussion that are sensitive to a specific nation are often used to manipulate and misinform the population. This article aims to clarify and identify the spread and types of “traditionalism narratives” used in Romanian mass-media content, available online also. It explains why such narratives are so popular in Romania, so it makes connections with the psychological portrait of this nation. These narratives are frequently used in news, talk shows, cultural programs, political campaigns to create a sense of belonging and legitimacy. Considering the traditionalism and religiosity that characterize Romanians, speeches that include such ideas, strongly loaded with values, are increasingly successful. Which are the main categories of traditional narratives presented in Romanian mass-media content? What effects can these ideas have on the population, given its prolonged exposure to such discourses?