Essays about: "role of newspapers in the society"

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  1. 36. Swedish local newspapers role in the future media landscape

    University essay from Institutionen för teknik och naturvetenskap; Tekniska högskolan

    Author : Malin Paulsson; [2010]
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    Abstract : The point of this report, written by Malin Paulsson, is to research the future of the Swedish local newspapers in a society where the digital medias take a larger market share of the total media range. In this research, questions of how the conditions will be for the local newspapers to survive in a 3-5 year perspective and which shape and design changes they will need to implement in this time period, will be answered. READ MORE

  3. 37. Anti-Semitism, Securitization and the Media: Analyzing the role of media in relation to the increasing notion of anti-Semitism in Sweden - An issue for securitization?

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Master of Science in Global Studies; Lunds universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Maria Högberg Owiredu; [2009]
    Keywords : Anti-Semitism; Media; social constructivism; Aftonbladet; CDA; Securitization; SvD; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : This paper has examined the potential power of media in relation to ‘security’ for the Jews in the Swedish society. My intention was to find out whether media constitute a risk for the increasing notion of anti-Semitism which also enhances the threat for the Jews in Sweden to become a security matter and therefore result in a need for securitization. READ MORE

  4. 38.  Reporting for social change :  HIV and AIDS in Namibian press 2009

    University essay from Institutionen för kommunikation, medier och it

    Author : Emilie Holmstrand; Natalie Caballero; [2009]
    Keywords : AIDS; Communication; Development; HIV; Informanté; Media; Namibia; Newspapers; Sub-Saharan Africa; Women.;

    Abstract : The purpose of this BA-thesis is to identify the patterns in the HIV/AIDS communication in four Namibian newspapers and examine the causes to why it is portrayed in that manner. The newspapers, The Namibian, New Era, Windhoek Observer and Informanté, vary in ownership, funding and style; from government loyal to tabloid and the journalists themselves have different backgrounds. READ MORE

  5. 39. Swedish Mainstream Mass Media as Opinion Builder?

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Mänskliga rättigheter

    Author : K.E W; [2007]
    Keywords : Culture; ethnic minorities; feminism; immigrants; kurdish; media; patriarchy; stereotypes; minorités ethniques; féminisme; immigrés; Kurdes; médias; patriarcat; stéréotypes; Juridical science; Rättsvetenskap; juridik; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : The following study focuses on the role of the Swedish mainstream media in constructing stereotypes and public opinion in regards to the issues of gender and the identity of immigrant minorities in Swedish society. The case of the honour killing of Fadime Shaindal is used to demonstrate the significance of media reporting in generating a social discourse concerning crime and its relation to culture. READ MORE

  6. 40. Framing Nicaragua 1979-1990 - A case study of the ability of media mass-communication to psychologically categorize and organize the world for its audience

    University essay from Malmö högskola/Institutionen för globala politiska studier (GPS)

    Author : Jessica Christoffersen Yousefi; [2007]
    Keywords : agenda-setting theory; framing; the New York Times; Nicaragua; CIA;

    Abstract : The 1980’s were troublesome years for the Nicaraguan Sandinist government and its citizens. After accomplishing the task of overthrowing the 43 years of Somoza rule in Nicaragua, a new challenge was waiting in the shape of the American war against communism. READ MORE