Date of Award
1-1-2014
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
Specialization
Communication and Leadership
School or Department
School of Leadership Studies
First Advisor
Dr. Nobuya Inagaki
Abstract
It is important to see how the news uses framing to structure a story for public consumption. This study seeks to understand how the news media framed the Trayvon Martin case through the use of racial cues. The study will closely examine the fetishization of racial roles by the media through the Trayvon Martin case. The researcher through the use of ethnographic research will examine how a news organization frames this high-profile event that resulted in the death of a young man. We often discuss bias or agenda in news without answering the question why. Trayvon Martin presents an opportunity to discuss framing in terms of race through the eyes of a news organization. The study determined advertising dollars drives the stories the media produces rather than racial or societal issues.
Recommended Citation
Larry, Minnie, "Trayvon Martin: An Examination On How The News Is Presented To The Public" (2014). Communication & Leadership Dissertations and Theses. 278.
https://repository.gonzaga.edu/comlead_etds/278
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