Do Indian male and female journalist cover rape differently?
In the light of the socialization theory, which describes the manner in which individuals learn content and process in an effort to adjust to societal roles (Rodgers & Thorson, 2003), this study will gauge if Indian male and female journalist cover rape differently in the backdrop of their male-dominated, cultural upbringing.
H1: When covering rape or rape related stories, female journalists use different sources from male journalist.
H2: When covering rape or rape related stories, female journalist describe the victim in a kinder and more human light than male journalist.
H3: When covering rape or related stories, male journalist describe the accused in greater detail than female journalist.
RQ1: When covering rape or rape related stories, do female journalist use sources related to the victim's family or human rights groups/lawyers or support groups?
RQ2: When covering rape or rape related stories, do male journalist use more official sources such as police officer, doctors, lawyers or government officials?
RQ3: When covering rape or rape related stories, do male journalist engage in victim shaming more than female journalist.
In the light of the socialization theory, which describes the manner in which individuals learn content and process in an effort to adjust to societal roles (Rodgers & Thorson, 2003), this study will gauge if Indian male and female journalist cover rape differently in the backdrop of their male-dominated, cultural upbringing.
H1: When covering rape or rape related stories, female journalists use different sources from male journalist.
H2: When covering rape or rape related stories, female journalist describe the victim in a kinder and more human light than male journalist.
H3: When covering rape or related stories, male journalist describe the accused in greater detail than female journalist.
RQ1: When covering rape or rape related stories, do female journalist use sources related to the victim's family or human rights groups/lawyers or support groups?
RQ2: When covering rape or rape related stories, do male journalist use more official sources such as police officer, doctors, lawyers or government officials?
RQ3: When covering rape or rape related stories, do male journalist engage in victim shaming more than female journalist.
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