In 1989, a rape of a white woman in Central Park became one of the most publicized cases in American history. This thesis focuses on the Central Park Five and how the New York Times and the...Show moreIn 1989, a rape of a white woman in Central Park became one of the most publicized cases in American history. This thesis focuses on the Central Park Five and how the New York Times and the Washington Post described and presented the boys in the media storm. In what way did the New York Times and the Washington Post frame the Central Park Five around the trial, meaning before, during, and after the exoneration in 2002 and the settlement with the city of New York in 2014? Previous research concerning this case study has primarily focused on details of the case and other aspects. This research uses framing theory and the White Racial Frame to show patterns of racial frames in the two newspapers. The research shows that while the racial narratives were prevalent around the trial, they became less visible after decades had passed. This thesis demonstrates that how the boys were depicted was highly influenced by their time. With the years going by, the frame changed as well. In the end, the men were viewed positively instead of demonized.Show less
In this thesis, the background of the modern War on Drugs in the United States is explained. Guided by the research question: ‘’How did the American Elites in the United States use the existential...Show moreIn this thesis, the background of the modern War on Drugs in the United States is explained. Guided by the research question: ‘’How did the American Elites in the United States use the existential threat of drugs to securitize racial minorities between 1873 and 1938?’’, this thesis is written. By analyzing 12 articles of the New York Times, guided by the principles of the social constructivism and securitization, the thesis tries to prove racist motives in the War on Drugs. Between 1875 and 1937, three populations have been subject of racism, with drugs as an excuse to hide these racist motives. By linking opiates to the Chinese population, the American Elites found an excuse to discriminate the Chinese population by means of drugs legislation between 1875 and 1900. Shortly after, crack cocaine was heavily illegalised, since it could be linked to the Black population using it. From the 1920's on, Mexicans and Marijuana were closely framed together, before Marijuana legislation passed in Congress. This thesis proves that a collaboration between the New York Times and powerful actors in the United States resulted rather in a war on race instead of a War on Drugs.Show less
Dit onderzoek toont aan dat er een verandering plaats heeft gevonden in de beeldvorming omtrent Jimmy Carter in de Amerikaanse media. Ook laat het zien dat de presidential rating naar verloop van...Show moreDit onderzoek toont aan dat er een verandering plaats heeft gevonden in de beeldvorming omtrent Jimmy Carter in de Amerikaanse media. Ook laat het zien dat de presidential rating naar verloop van tijd en daden na het presidentschap kan veranderenShow less
How did British, Dutch, and American news media report during the Second Anglo-Boer War? Focussing on two much debated topics, the use of forbidden expansive bullets and the Boer concentration...Show moreHow did British, Dutch, and American news media report during the Second Anglo-Boer War? Focussing on two much debated topics, the use of forbidden expansive bullets and the Boer concentration camps, the author makes an analysis based on more than a hundred articles of how British, Dutch, and American journalists reported about these topics. This brings to light significant differences between newspapers of all the three countries in selecting information, attitude towards sources, and phrasing. The goal of this thesis is to underline the importance of objectivity in journalism, media ownership, and the role of the public in wartime journalism.Show less
