Doorstepping: meaning, definitions and examples
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doorstepping
[ ˈdɔːrˌstɛpɪŋ ]
political campaign
Doorstepping is a method employed by political activists or journalists to confront or interview individuals in public places, often at their homes or workplaces. This approach is typically used to gain attention, provoke responses, or gather information directly from public figures or officials. While it can be seen as a tactic to promote transparency, it may also be viewed as intrusive or aggressive, depending on the circumstances. The effectiveness of doorstepping largely depends on the location and the willingness of the individual to engage.
Synonyms
confrontation, interviewing, outreach
Examples of usage
- The reporter tried doorstepping the politician at his residence.
- The campaign team focused on doorstepping to reach undecided voters.
- Doorstepping is often controversial during election season.
Translations
Translations of the word "doorstepping" in other languages:
🇵🇹 visita não solicitada
🇮🇳 दरवाज़े पर दस्तक देना
🇩🇪 Türklopfen
🇮🇩 mengetuk pintu
🇺🇦 долання порогу
🇵🇱 pukanie do drzwi
🇯🇵 ドアステッピング
🇫🇷 frapper à la porte
🇪🇸 tocar a la puerta
🇹🇷 kapı çalma
🇰🇷 문 두드리기
🇸🇦 طرق الباب
🇨🇿 klepání na dveře
🇸🇰 klopaním na dvere
🇨🇳 敲门
🇸🇮 trkanje na vrata
🇮🇸 dyraklif
🇰🇿 есік қағу
🇬🇪 კარის გაკვრა
🇦🇿 qapını döymək
🇲🇽 tocar la puerta
Etymology
The term 'doorstepping' emerged in the context of political campaigning and journalism in the late 20th century. It combines the two words 'door' and 'step', reflecting the action of stepping up to someone's door to engage them in conversation. As political campaigns became more aggressive and media coverage more competitive, doorstepping became an increasingly popular tactic. It allows journalists and campaigners to bypass conventional media channels and directly engage with the public or target figures. This method has evolved with advancements in technology, such as smartphones and social media, which have made it easier to capture and share these confrontations. However, the practice is often criticized as it may infringe on personal privacy and be perceived as a form of harassment.