This paper will define the somewhat ambiguous term ‘framing’, and then discuss how it is utilized, in mass media. Then a recent news topic, the Abu Ghraib Prison situation, will be overviewed. Two news sources will be reviewed, one liberal, the other conservative. Their framing approaches will be compared, and the implications of these approaches will be discussed in detail.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Role of Framing in the Presentation of the News
- Abu Ghraib Prison Situation Overview
- The Los Angeles Times' Take on the Situation
- New Hampshire's Union Leader's Take on the Situation
- Comparison of the Two Approaches
- Implications and What is Considered
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This paper delves into the concept of 'framing' as it is employed in mass media, exploring its impact on public perception of events. The paper analyzes the Abu Ghraib Prison situation, examining how different news sources frame the story and the implications of their framing choices.
- Defining and explaining the concept of framing in media
- Analyzing the Abu Ghraib Prison situation as a case study in media framing
- Comparing the framing approaches of a liberal and a conservative news source
- Exploring the implications of different framing techniques on audience understanding
- Investigating the role of media in shaping public opinion and decision-making
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- The paper begins by defining the term 'framing' and discussing its role in shaping audience perception of events. It highlights the internal biases and external factors that influence how individuals process information. The paper emphasizes how media can utilize framing to influence public opinion.
- The paper then provides an overview of the Abu Ghraib Prison situation, setting the context for the analysis of media framing approaches.
- The paper analyzes the Los Angeles Times' coverage of the Abu Ghraib Prison situation, examining their framing techniques and the message they convey.
- The paper then analyzes the New Hampshire Union Leader's coverage of the Abu Ghraib Prison situation, contrasting their framing approach with that of the Los Angeles Times.
- The paper concludes by comparing the two framing approaches and discussing their implications for understanding the Abu Ghraib Prison situation and the role of media in shaping public opinion.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
Framing, media, news, Abu Ghraib Prison, public perception, audience interpretation, information processing, bias, liberal, conservative, Los Angeles Times, New Hampshire Union Leader, media influence.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is "framing" in media studies?
Framing refers to the way media sources organize and present information, which influences how audiences perceive and interpret events.
How was the Abu Ghraib situation framed differently by news sources?
The paper compares a liberal source (Los Angeles Times) and a conservative one (Union Leader) to show how their framing techniques led to different audience conclusions.
What are the implications of media framing?
Framing can shape public opinion, influence political decision-making, and reinforce existing biases within the audience.
Does media framing always involve bias?
Yes, because the selection of what to include or exclude and the choice of language naturally reflect certain perspectives or institutional biases.
Why is the Abu Ghraib case study significant?
It serves as a clear example of how a singular, controversial event can be presented in vastly different ways to support specific political narratives.
- Citation du texte
- Kimberly Wylie (Auteur), 2003, Framing and the Media - Abu Ghraib Prison, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/60761
