CEU Electronic Theses and Dissertations, 2017
| Author | Calin, Nicoleta |
|---|---|
| Title | Is the Anti-Gypsy Sentiment fueled by Sensationalism? A Content Analysis of the Portrayal of Romanian Roma Immigrants in Italy and France in the International Media Coverage after EU Accession |
| Summary | By means of this Master thesis, it shall be elaborated how international online newspapers portray Roma people in their news coverage in order to find out whether sensationalism constitutes a factor that fuels anti-Gypsy sentiments. In detail, the analysis shall be conducted on the grounds of a qualitative content analysis of online news articles from the international media with a particular focus on Romanian Roma immigration to Italy in 2007 and France in 2010. These countries, in this framing time, have the highest rates of Roma Immigrants, the highest unfavorable views towards Roma in Europe and large international media coverage on this topic. It is argued that Roma are often negatively sensationalized in the media and in conformity with deeply rooted stereotypes and prejudices according to which they are seen as `the pariahs` and `the strangers` of society. A headline, an image, or a number can constitute a positive or negative experience in the mindset of people depending on the way it is framed. As long as the mentality of the society is negatively influenced by sensationalistic news content, the process of Roma inclusion in Europe is impeded. |
| Supervisor | Iulius Rostas Albert |
| Department | School of Public Policy MA |
| Full text | https://www.etd.ceu.edu/2017/calin_nicoleta.pdf |
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