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#Me Too: An Analysis On Whose Sexual Assault Stories The New York Times Publishes, Alyssa Evans
#Me Too: An Analysis On Whose Sexual Assault Stories The New York Times Publishes, Alyssa Evans
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Source representation in media impacts the public’s perception of social issues and groups represented. This study examines the extent to which coverage by The New York Times of the #MeToo movement includes a diverse background of victims of sexual assault and harassment. An extension of research is added to scholarly discourse on framing of sexual assault victims and the inclusivity of the Times’ reporting on sexual assault. Human sources most often sourced in #MeToo-related stories analyzed were white female victims who held jobs in the entertainment industry or politics. The second most often represented source was found to be white …
#Metoo: A Study On Sexual Assault As Reported In The New York Times, Alyssa Evans
#Metoo: A Study On Sexual Assault As Reported In The New York Times, Alyssa Evans
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This study examines the extent to which coverage by The New York Times of the #MeToo movement includes a diverse background of victims of sexual assault and harassment. Source representation in media impacts the public's perception of social issues and groups represented. This case study tracks demographic coverage of sexual harassment and assault in a high-profile news organization. Data gathered examines The New York Times framing of victims and inclusivity of reporting over a two-month period in 2017. Findings suggest that victims most often sourced in #MeToo-related stories are Caucasian females employed in the entertainment industry or in politics. This …