Challenging Media (Mis)Representation: An Exploration of Available Models

Abstract

This article is a theoretical analysis aimed at articulating the harm caused by media (mis)representation, and at showing existing ways in which this harm can be contested. The approaches analysed are largely from the United Kingdom. However, the issues they raise are not unique and the models explored are potentially transferable. The examples cover a range of media, including British right-wing press, television and Facebook; and characteristics protected by equality legislation in the UK such as sex, sexual orientation, race, religion and mental health stigma. Crucially, all the initiatives presented demonstrate the group-based nature of media (mis)representations, which cannot be understood and, therefore, cannot be addressed through individualistic approaches. Therefore, the article concludes that the role of groups as the targets of media (mis)representation and as potential claimants should be fully acknowledged and enabled.

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Published: 2018-06-01
Pages:4 to 20
Section:Articles
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How to Cite
Perez Portilla, K. (2018) “Challenging Media (Mis)Representation: An Exploration of Available Models”, International Journal for Crime, Justice and Social Democracy, 7(2), pp. 4-20. doi: 10.5204/ijcjsd.v7i2.510.