Gender Representations in News

These flashcards cover key concepts discussed in the lecture on gender representations in the news, including the portrayal of women and LGBTQ+ individuals, power structures in newsrooms, and the critical reading of media content.

What reflects power relations in news media?

News is not gender-neutral and reflects power relations.

What are the two categories of news content identified?

Hard news and soft news.

What comprises hard news?

Politics, Economy, Security, Foreign policy, Crisis/emergency.

What percentage of those featured in news reports are women according to GMMP?

Approximately 25% of those featured in news reports are women.

In what roles do women commonly appear in news?

Victim, Mother, Wife, Celebrity.

What is the representation of women in news compared to men?

75% of those featured in news reports are men.

What type of language is often used to describe violence against women?

Victim-blaming language.

How does the media often romanticize violence against women?

By using terms like 'love murder' that legitimize the violence.

What does ‘Symbolic Annihilation’ refer to in news representation?

Women are underrepresented and LGBTQ+ individuals are invisible or stereotyped.

What term is used to describe the framework that often characterizes LGBTQ+ news?

Gossip, Morality, Public Order.

How are trans women often misrepresented in the news?

Through crime association and misgendering.

What concept combines gender, ethnicity, and class in representation?

Intersectionality.

What is the typical presentation of women in digital news?

Women are often exposed and men are anonymized.

What critical questions should be asked when analyzing news?

Who speaks? Who is silenced? What is normalized?

What is a key takeaway regarding news and gender?

News reproduces gender ideology and critical reading is essential.