First coined in the United States in the 1990s, the notion of "culture wars" refers to the polarisation of public debate around societal and moral issues. As an increasingly popular way of looking at shifts in political divides, the concept of "culture wars" also constitutes a war of words that this issue aims to examine.

In the different arenas of political life, how do you address your supporters, opponents, and people who may or may not share the same ideas? Wheter in writing or oral form, in leaflets, posters, speeches, anthems, pamphlets, slogans, tweets, or debates?

Since the 1980s, managerial discourse has been spreading within educational institutions. However, its structure, circulation, and uses remain underexplored, despite reflecting underlying symbolic and political power relations. The articles in this issue examine how this discourse affects the school system and its various stakeholders.