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The Role Of Women In Film: Supporting The Men -- An Analysis Of How Culture Influences The Changing Discourse On Gender Representations In Film, Jocelyn Nichole Murphy University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

The Role Of Women In Film: Supporting The Men -- An Analysis Of How Culture Influences The Changing Discourse On Gender Representations In Film, Jocelyn Nichole Murphy

Journalism Undergraduate Honors Theses

Women are underrepresented in film. Racial minorities are underrepresented in film. White men are vastly overrepresented in film. How do these facts affect audiences that are so demographically different from what is portrayed onscreen? This study serves to examine how character representations in film relate to the demographics of the audience viewing them, and how these portrayals have changed over a 20-year span. Considering the depictions of women in the context of social gender movements of the last two decades will provide a deeper understanding of the attitudes toward female characters, as well as factors that shape the themes and …

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The Role Of Self-Concept In Consumer Behavior, Marisa Toth University of Nevada, Las Vegas

The Role Of Self-Concept In Consumer Behavior, Marisa Toth

UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones

Understanding the influences underlying consumption has become an increasingly important goal for marketers. This study examined the role of self-concept in consumer behavior, specifically product evaluation. The influences of various dimensions of the self-concept are examined in regard to four product dimensions: public luxury, public necessity, private luxury, and private necessity. Differences due to variations in individual levels of self-monitoring are also measured. Overall, results showed that the more conspicuous a product is (higher on luxury/public dimensions) the greater the relationship between evaluation and ideal self-images (ideal self and ideal social self) for both high and low self-monitors.

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Is Being A Social Media Influencer A Sustainable Career?, Mya Sanders University of New Hampshire

Is Being A Social Media Influencer A Sustainable Career?, Mya Sanders

Comm-entary

Being a social media influencer in today’s world has its stereotypes: that it is not a real job which one can have for their whole lives, that it does nothing useful for society, or that people get paid to take videos of themselves and nothing more. While that argument has valid points for individual people, I discuss in this paper the idea that being a social media influencer can be a sustainable career path. I mention the positives of the career path: how influencers have the power to change their followers’ minds on a topic, how they can be a …

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Waves Of Feminism And The Media, Tayllor Blair Johnson University of Kentucky

Waves Of Feminism And The Media, Tayllor Blair Johnson

Lewis Honors College Capstone Collection

The feminist movement has gone through many different stages, three to be exact. Each stage, or as they are called in the academic world, “waves”, had its own history and unique defining qualities. Media played a role in the movement in the past, and continue to do so today. My research focused on how the two, feminism and media, intertwine with one another and the affect the movement had, and continues to have, on mainstream media. With the recent news of sexual assault allegations in the media industry, the two seem to go hand-in-hand, now more than ever before.

The …

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Parasocial Relationships With Celebrities: An Illusion Of Intimacy With Mediated Friends, Amanda R. Laken University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Parasocial Relationships With Celebrities: An Illusion Of Intimacy With Mediated Friends, Amanda R. Laken

UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones

This research looked at parasocial interactions among college students. The study looked at the differences in gender and parasocial interaction, ethnicity/race and parasocial interaction, and the type of entertainment the celebrity was in and parasocial interaction. The research looked at celebrities as themselves and not as the characters they play as previous studies have. The research consisted of a revised parasocial interaction scale along with basic demographic questions. Although there have been studies examining levels of worship among different celebrities, they have been no correlations or differences stated concerning parasocial interactions. In addition, there has been no previous research stating …

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The Waterville Mail (Vol. 46, No. 46): April 14, 1893, Prince & Wyman Colby College

The Waterville Mail (Vol. 46, No. 46): April 14, 1893, Prince & Wyman

The Waterville Mail (Waterville, Maine)

Continues The Eastern Mail (July 1847-August 1863).
Published weekly, September 4, 1863 - May 9, 1906.
Publishers: Maxham & Wing (1863 - December 2,1885); Ephraim Maxham (December 1885); Wing & Wing (January 1886 - March 21, 1891); Charles G. Wing (March 21, 1891 - April 17, 1891); Prince & Wyman (April 17, 1891 - February 26, 1896); The Mail Publishing Company (February 26, 1896 - May 9, 1906).
See Gerould, W.G.: American newspapers, 1821-1836; Whittemore, E.C.: Centennial history of Waterville.
Colby Libraries catalog record (CBBcat): http://cbbcat.net/record=b1209701~S19
WorldCat record (OCLC): http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/10486964

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The Importance Of Clothing In 1960s Protest Movements, Nicole Ziege Western Kentucky University

The Importance Of Clothing In 1960s Protest Movements, Nicole Ziege

Mahurin Honors College Capstone Experience/Thesis Projects

The 1960s became one of the most tumultuous decades in American history because the decade experienced ideological polarization between the younger and older generations, and there was a mass influx of protests by many from the country’s younger generation in support of political and social changes for the country. Protest movements, including the anti-Vietnam War movement, the women’s liberation movement and the Civil Rights movement, became significant to the political and ideological landscape of the 1960s. Clothing became a central visual tactic to create cohesion between the protesters of these movements in order to make their protests more effective and …

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Why White Men Can't Jump And Black Men Can't Think: An Analysis Of The American Sports News Media's Coverage Of Basketball And Its Players From 1980 To The Present, Robert Charles Scaro College of William & Mary - Arts & Sciences

Why White Men Can't Jump And Black Men Can't Think: An Analysis Of The American Sports News Media's Coverage Of Basketball And Its Players From 1980 To The Present, Robert Charles Scaro

Dissertations, Theses, and Masters Projects

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How Journalism Influenced American Public Opinion During The Vietnam War: A Case Study Of The Battle Of Ap Bac, The Gulf Of Tonkin Incident, The Tet Offensive, And The My Lai Massacre, Kyle Hadyniak University of Maine - Main

How Journalism Influenced American Public Opinion During The Vietnam War: A Case Study Of The Battle Of Ap Bac, The Gulf Of Tonkin Incident, The Tet Offensive, And The My Lai Massacre, Kyle Hadyniak

Honors College

The Vietnam War was a hallmark in journalism history. Not only was newspaper reporting placed in a prominent role, both on the front lines and at home, but for the first time television was also utilized to bring the horrors of war into the living room. Vietnam may have been in Southeast Asia, but half the fighting occurred in the United States because journalists in Vietnam brought a different, pragmatic view to the American public than what the government was providing. The latter’s misleading optimism and, in some cases, outright deception soon ignited an anti-war movement previously unseen on American …

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Examining The Ethical Dilemmas Of Advertising On Tiktok, Sophia Neubaum University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Examining The Ethical Dilemmas Of Advertising On Tiktok, Sophia Neubaum

Journalism Student Works

In recent years, journalism has completely transformed to adapt to the digital age. Modern journalists use social media for breaking news updates and adapt their stories for all platforms. Advertisers and journalists have more opportunities than ever to advertise their products online and on social media, however, it is imperative that professionals in this field report and advertise ethically on every platform. As social media trends and platforms change, so do the opportunities for online advertisers. TikTok is a rapidly growing social media app that is used by youths around the world. While there is plenty of opportunity for advertising …

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Nigeria's Untold Stories At A Moment Of Change: An Interview With Audio Storyteller Fayfay, Abigail Wincott 2024 Falmouth University

Nigeria's Untold Stories At A Moment Of Change: An Interview With Audio Storyteller Fayfay, Abigail Wincott

RadioDoc Review

Odudu Efe, known as FayFay, is a Lagos-based audio producer and sound designer and also the founder of NaijaPod Hub, a network dedicated to supporting audio producers and promoting high quality audio storytelling in Nigeria. This interview with FayFay shows how her career in many ways reflects the challenges and promise of Nigerian audio storytelling at this moment in time. Like many freelancers, she takes on branding and imaging, tidies up sound and produces studio-based talk podcasts. But increasingly she’s being commissioned to work on complex historical documentaries and documentary-dramas. And this for FayFay is key, because like others in …

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Hong Kong’S Political Landscape From The Media Coverage In The Anti-Extradition Law Amendment Bill Movement, Kexin Sun 2024 New York University

Hong Kong’S Political Landscape From The Media Coverage In The Anti-Extradition Law Amendment Bill Movement, Kexin Sun

Proceedings of the New York State Communication Association

The study aims to obtain a deeper understanding of the political landscape in Hong Kong by investigating agenda-setting and narratives that are being presented by media from Hong Kong and mainland China during The Anti-ELAB Movement in 2019. News stories about The Anti-ELAB Movement from five media outlets in Hong Kong and mainland China are collected to answer three questions. First, does their agenda-setting differ in the collected news stories? Second, what specific issues do those media navigate differently? Third, what do those news stories reveal about the political landscape?

Hong Kong is a complex blend of Chinese and Western …

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The Current - Volume 34 Issue 12, Nova Southeastern University 2024 Nova Southeastern University

The Current - Volume 34 Issue 12, Nova Southeastern University

The Current

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Espejismo Oaxaqueño, Shelby Silva 2024 Whittier College

Espejismo Oaxaqueño, Shelby Silva

Whittier Scholars Program

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An Examination Of How The Media Portrayed Professional Female Athletes During The 2023 Women's World Cup In The Match-Up Between Spain And The United States, Brianna R. Breazier 2024 University of Nebraska-Lincoln

An Examination Of How The Media Portrayed Professional Female Athletes During The 2023 Women's World Cup In The Match-Up Between Spain And The United States, Brianna R. Breazier

College of Journalism and Mass Communications: Professional Projects

This project is an examination of how the media portrayed professional female athletes during the 2023 Woen's World Cup in the match-up between Spain and the United States. This project consists of a literature review of the history of both countries, an overview of feminist theory, and past studies that show current patterns of biases or stereotypical behavior in today’s mainstream media. This project also consists of a cross-examination and comparison between Spain and the United States, specifically examining the timeline of events between the two. The purpose of this study is to compare the media trends of professional female …

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The Rattler (Volume 112, Issue 3), St. Mary's University 2024 St. Mary's University

The Rattler (Volume 112, Issue 3), St. Mary's University

The Rattler

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The Rattler (Volume 112, Issue 2), St. Mary's University 2024 St. Mary's University

The Rattler (Volume 112, Issue 2), St. Mary's University

The Rattler

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The Rattler (Volume 112, Issue 1), St. Mary's University 2024 St. Mary's University

The Rattler (Volume 112, Issue 1), St. Mary's University

The Rattler

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The Rattler (Volume 112, Issue 4), St. Mary's University 2024 St. Mary's University

The Rattler (Volume 112, Issue 4), St. Mary's University

The Rattler

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The Rattler (Volume 112, Issue 5), St. Mary's University 2024 St. Mary's University

The Rattler (Volume 112, Issue 5), St. Mary's University

The Rattler

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The Current - Volume 34 Issue 11, Nova Southeastern University 2024 Nova Southeastern University

The Current - Volume 34 Issue 11, Nova Southeastern University

The Current

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The Current - Volume 34 Issue 10, Nova Southeastern University 2024 Nova Southeastern University

The Current - Volume 34 Issue 10, Nova Southeastern University

The Current

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Swinging Bridge - March 2024, Ethan Reisler 2024 Messiah University

Swinging Bridge - March 2024, Ethan Reisler

Student Newspapers & Magazines

Issue contents include:

  • Playlist
    • Sabrina's Valentine's Mixtape
  • A Roof Over Your Head
    • Special Interest Housing
  • Wizard Battle
    • A Cultivation Of Creative Genuity
  • The Swinging Bridge Devotional
    • Written By Students, For Students
  • The Lady Falcons
    • A Women's Basketball Dynasty
  • Balancing Nutrition Under Dietary Restrictions
  • A Revolution Of Missional Athletes
    • Sports For God's Glory
  • Sexuality And Gender Education
  • Messiah's Gym Culture
  • The Culmination Of Craft
    • Senior Art Galleries
  • Movie Reviews
  • Satire

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The Current - Volume 34 Issue 9, Nova Southeastern University 2024 Nova Southeastern University

The Current - Volume 34 Issue 9, Nova Southeastern University

The Current

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Listen To Black Women: Newsgathering In Digital Third Spaces, Gheni N. Platenburg 2024 University of Houston

Listen To Black Women: Newsgathering In Digital Third Spaces, Gheni N. Platenburg

Feminist Pedagogy

This teaching activity re-introduces the concept of digital third spaces and how to use them as complementary newsgathering tools. Students are tasked with visiting these spaces to listen to Black women. In other words, they will observe content and engage in conversations with digital third space visitors to better educate themselves on the topics, issues and concerns of Black women and learn how to take this information and formulate story ideas for improved news coverage of and about Black women.

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The Current - Volume 34 Issue 8, Nova Southeastern University 2024 Nova Southeastern University

The Current - Volume 34 Issue 8, Nova Southeastern University

The Current

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The Pacific Sentinel, February 2024, Portland State University. Student Publications Board 2024 Portland State University

The Pacific Sentinel, February 2024, Portland State University. Student Publications Board

The Pacific Sentinel

Editor: Eva Sheehan

Articles in this issue include:

  • Earth Mama
  • Spotlighting Black Artists Through a Mix of Mediums
  • The Dresden Dolls in Portland: A Punk Cabaret
  • Let Knowledge Serve the City
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Surviving Seasonal Struggles
  • What We're Enjoying
  • Events Calendar & Extras

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Swinging Bridge - February 2024, Ethan Reisler 2024 Messiah University

Swinging Bridge - February 2024, Ethan Reisler

Student Newspapers & Magazines

Contents of issue:

  • Playlist
    • Sabrina's Valentine's Mixtape
  • Ambassadors For Residential Ministry
  • I attended
    • A New Approach To Chapel Attendance
  • The Swinging Bridge Devotional
    • Written By Students, For Students
  • Words Without Faces
    • Anonymous Social Media On Campus
  • The Road Back Home
    • Returning From Study Abroad
  • Honors Program Pivots
    • The Future Of Gpa Requirements
  • Chris Nyachiwowa
    • A First-Generation Student Athlete
  • Reinforcing Dining Dollar Policy
    • Lottie’s Student Discount
  • Intramural Sports
    • Students As Players And Referees
  • Movie Reviews
  • Satire

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When And Why Do Arabs Verify? Predicting Online News Verification Intention During The 2023 Gaza War, Menna Elhosary 2024 American University in Cairo

When And Why Do Arabs Verify? Predicting Online News Verification Intention During The 2023 Gaza War, Menna Elhosary

Theses and Dissertations

Guided by the network gatekeeping and secondary gatekeeping theoretical frameworks, this study employed a 2 (news headlines: pro-Palestine/anti-Palestine) x 2 (news sources: the Times of Israel/Al-Jazeera English) experiment embedded in an online survey on a purposive sample of Arab social media users (N= 452), aiming to understand the antecedents of online news verification during the 2023 Gaza War1. The study investigated the motives that might have encouraged or discouraged Arabs from verifying the war-related news circulated on social media. A model was proposed to examine the role of confirmation bias in shaping perceptions about sources and messages, thereby impacting online …

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Solutions Journalism And Climate Change Journalistic Narratives: Comparative Insights From Egypt And The United Arab Emirates, Nouran Nour AbdelGhaffar 2024 The American University in Cairo AUC

Solutions Journalism And Climate Change Journalistic Narratives: Comparative Insights From Egypt And The United Arab Emirates, Nouran Nour Abdelghaffar

Theses and Dissertations

Due to the heavy nature of the climate crisis, climate change news tends to be massively negative. Too much negative information can cause severe psychological impacts and spur news avoidance. Along these lines, solutions-focused climate change reporting presents a juncture for introspection. Solutions journalism is rigorous and compelling reporting about responses to social problems. Focus on the positive while not ignoring the negative; a solution approach could help expand climate coverage by changing the traditional depressing narrative and sharing stories of effective responses. Despite the academia’s growing interest in solutions journalism, there is not an abundance of literature available in …

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