#CrimingWhileWhite: An Analysis of Journalistic Coverage of a Contested Hashtag
Research Mentor(s)
Nielsen, Carolyn
Description
In examining journalistic coverage of #CrimingWhileWhite, this study found that news narratives portrayed the hashtag in four major frames: a sign of solidarity and support, demonstration of white privilege, hijacking of the narrative and a sign of complacency. Drawing on the frameworks of Critical Race Theory according to Delgado and Stefancic, Post-Racial Theory according to Squires and Framing Theory from Gamson and Modigliani, this study examined 18 articles using textual analysis to identify these frames.
Document Type
Event
Start Date
14-5-2015 10:00 AM
End Date
14-5-2015 2:00 PM
Department
Journalism
Genre/Form
student projects; posters
Subjects – Topical (LCSH)
Racism; Social media; Social change; Racial profiling in law enforcement
Type
Image
Rights
Copying of this document in whole or in part is allowable only for scholarly purposes. It is understood, however, that any copying or publication of this documentation for commercial purposes, or for financial gain, shall not be allowed without the author's written permission.
Language
English
Format
application/pdf
#CrimingWhileWhite: An Analysis of Journalistic Coverage of a Contested Hashtag
In examining journalistic coverage of #CrimingWhileWhite, this study found that news narratives portrayed the hashtag in four major frames: a sign of solidarity and support, demonstration of white privilege, hijacking of the narrative and a sign of complacency. Drawing on the frameworks of Critical Race Theory according to Delgado and Stefancic, Post-Racial Theory according to Squires and Framing Theory from Gamson and Modigliani, this study examined 18 articles using textual analysis to identify these frames.