Research Mentor(s)
Bowe, Brian J.
Description
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 male assaulters who held jobs in the entertainment industry or politics. This study found that The New York Times coverage is not as inclusive as it could be in regards to source representation.
Document Type
Event
Start Date
17-5-2018 9:00 AM
End Date
17-5-2018 12:00 PM
Department
Journalism
Genre/Form
student projects, posters
Subjects – Topical (LCSH)
Rape--Press coverage
Subjects – Names (LCNAF)
New York times
Type
Image
Keywords
#MeToo, Me Too, movement, The New York Times, sexual assault, framing
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
Included in
#Me Too: An Analysis on Whose Sexual Assault Stories The New York Times Publishes
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 male assaulters who held jobs in the entertainment industry or politics. This study found that The New York Times coverage is not as inclusive as it could be in regards to source representation.