Griffith Open: No conditions. Results ordered -Date Deposited. 2024-03-28T22:40:03ZEPrintshttps://go.griffith.ie/images/sitelogo.pnghttp://go.griffith.ie/2021-06-10T14:56:34Z2021-06-10T14:56:34Zhttp://go.griffith.ie/id/eprint/420This item is in the repository with the URL: http://go.griffith.ie/id/eprint/4202021-06-10T14:56:34ZA Feminist Intersectional Approach to Online Media as it Relates to HarassmentThe primary responsibility of newspapers is to disseminate information to the public and, hence this would have a significant effect on the public opinion. Newspaper represent and perpetuate existing social and cultural norms. This dissertation analysed the newspaper coverage on rape and sexual assault, with the main focus on the choice of words used to describe the victim and the perpetrator.
The mixed research methods used for this study helped to investigate the narratives created
by the newspapers about rape and sexual violence. Ten articles from the Vanguard and the
Nigerian Tribune newspaper were reviewed and a survey that represented the audience
(Nigerians’) views and understanding of the topic were analysed. Through the analysis, the newspapers were noted to have described the victim and perpetrator in two diverse but sexist approach.
Increasing public understanding of sexism in the media is necessary to promote collective support for all victims of rape and fair representation of offenders in the criminal justice system.Gordon Malcolm2021-06-10T14:51:26Z2021-06-10T14:51:26Zhttp://go.griffith.ie/id/eprint/419This item is in the repository with the URL: http://go.griffith.ie/id/eprint/4192021-06-10T14:51:26ZHow The Media Reports Rape in Nigeria: A Content Analysis onOnline Newspaper ReportThe primary responsibility of newspapers is to disseminate information to the public and, hence this would have a significant effect on the public opinion. Newspaper represent and perpetuate existing social and cultural norms. This dissertation analysed the newspaper coverage on rape and sexual assault, with the main focus on the choice of words used to describe the victim and the perpetrator.
The mixed research methods used for this study helped to investigate the narratives created by the newspapers about rape and sexual violence. Ten articles from the Vanguard and theNigerian Tribune newspaper were reviewed and a survey that represented the audience (Nigerians’) views and understanding of the topic were analysed. Through the analysis, the newspapers were noted to have described the victim and perpetrator in two diverse but sexist approach.
Increasing public understanding of sexism in the media is necessary to promote collective support for all victims of rape and fair representation of offenders in the criminal justice
system.Ifeoma Ochulo2021-06-10T14:45:29Z2021-06-10T14:45:29Zhttp://go.griffith.ie/id/eprint/418This item is in the repository with the URL: http://go.griffith.ie/id/eprint/4182021-06-10T14:45:29ZHostile or Helpful: The Media’s Portrayal of Immigrants in California and IrelandImmigration has become an issue of controversy and debate across Europe and The United States. Since the early 1990s, the increase of immigration and anti-immigrant propaganda in California and Ireland has resulted in pressures exerted on citizens and immigrants to find a way to integrate into a more multicultural society. Linguistic labels applied to news media can evoke judgment and shape citizen attitudes depending on the labels attributed to immigration and immigrants in the public discourse. This study employs mixed-methods content analysis to analyze the frames implemented by Californian and Irish media in their portrayal of immigration through the medium of online newspapers. To conclude whether the portrayal of immigration was harmful or helpful, this study includes a systematic analysis of articles from four online newspapers in the time between January 2019 and June 2019. The analyzed data is from The San Francisco Chronicle, The Los Angeles Times, The Irish Times, and The Irish Independent. The findings reveal that the current framings of immigration in both Ireland and California give a positive portrayal of immigration in the media that may aid in shaping how citizens react to future discussions on immigration and undocumented immigrants. The study concludes with a discussion of the limitations and possibilities for future research.Khugyani Homa2021-06-10T14:38:20Z2021-06-23T09:46:05Zhttp://go.griffith.ie/id/eprint/417This item is in the repository with the URL: http://go.griffith.ie/id/eprint/4172021-06-10T14:38:20ZThe Role of Filmsin promoting Islamophobia: Content AnalysisSaid (1979) explains that the media over time has been populated with negative stereotypes that seek to create a link between Islam and acts of terrorism as well as all forms of violence (p.347).
Given this, the film industry, which is regarded as a media tool, has been criticised for its role in enforcing negative stereotypes which result in anti-Islamic sentiments.
For this reason, this research work seeks to analyse seven films that cut across different groups, to understand the prevailing stereotypes, how they are used as well as the non-verbal cues used in the films to pass across a message.
Quantitative content analysis was employed to carry out the research, and the films were examined based on context, stereotypes, mis-en-scene and the Riz test proposed by Ahmed Riz.
In an attempt to avoid a myopic and bias conclusion, the films selected were based on the link
to Islam and Muslims rather than the theme of terrorism.
The findings of this research conclude that while there is the prevalence of these negative stereotypes in the films examined, the concept in which they are used gives a clear
understanding on the motive of the director which very quite often are used to raise awareness and educate viewers.Adib Felicia2021-06-10T14:29:59Z2021-06-10T14:30:50Zhttp://go.griffith.ie/id/eprint/416This item is in the repository with the URL: http://go.griffith.ie/id/eprint/4162021-06-10T14:29:59ZWhy Practising Effective Journalism in Nigeria Is ChallengingJournalism does not simply entail providing information. For the function of journalism to be achieved, a journalist must provide the public with objective, useful information that can be used to make decisions. It is only after this happens that journalism is effective or has gotten the desired result. However, some challenges make it difficult for many journalists to practise effective journalism in Nigeria. The purpose of this study is to identify the factors that make it difficult to practise effective journalism in Nigeria and identify how these factors can be mitigated.
This study is based on an interpretivist research paradigm. A qualitative research approach was adopted because this study required nuanced and detailed data to answer the research questions. Semi-structured interviews were used to collect data from the five participants who were chosen using purposive sampling. The participants were chosen because they have considerable experience working as journalists in Nigeria.
The findings of the study are similar to the findings gotten from the literature review but are more complex and offer a different perspective. The findings show that inadequate remuneration and funding, brown-envelope journalism, censorship and lack of technological devices are common factors that may affect the ability of a journalist to practise effective journalism in Nigeria. Furthermore, while these factors are common, journalists who are just starting their career are likely to experience these. Lastly, improving the remuneration and allowances of journalists can help to reduce three of the four factors listed. However, the relationship between gender discrimination and effective journalism requires further research to ascertain if gender discrimination impedes effective journalism.Elohor Ishaka2021-05-31T16:30:13Z2021-05-31T16:30:13Zhttp://go.griffith.ie/id/eprint/413This item is in the repository with the URL: http://go.griffith.ie/id/eprint/4132021-05-31T16:30:13ZAn Analysis of Brexit Coverage in the British News Media in the Fortnight Leading up to the Deadline of3 1st October 2019The referendum in June 2016 saw the United Kingdom vote in favour of leaving the European Union in what was dubbed ‘Brexit’. Since then, negotiations to agree on a withdrawal agreement have dominated British news coverage.
This dissertation analyses the coverage of Brexit during the two weeks leading up to the withdrawal deadline of 31st October 2019. The aims are to establish which elements of
the events occurring at this time lead to them being featured in the news media; the way in which it is presented to the reader; the language used; and whether these factors differ from one newspaper to another.
A content analysis was conducted of coverage from three British newspapers – The Telegraph, The Guardian, and The Times - in order to produce the results. The analysis showed that the coverage at the time was predominantly negative, which is no surprise given the UK eventually requested an extension to the deadline having failed to pass the withdrawal agreement bill in parliament. Favour for Boris Johnson and fellow Brexiteers was visible in The Telegraph, while favour for the EU and the Remain campaign were seen more in The Guardian.
The frames of conflict and responsibility were most frequently seen, as is often the way with political news of this nature. The language used to describe politicians also differed
from one newspaper to the next.Darina Sweeney2021-05-31T16:18:32Z2021-05-31T16:18:32Zhttp://go.griffith.ie/id/eprint/412This item is in the repository with the URL: http://go.griffith.ie/id/eprint/4122021-05-31T16:18:32ZAre New Media Tools Strengthening Investigative Journalism in Nigeria?New media tools are increasingly being applied to various aspects of journalism practice. Investigative journalists the world over are finding in these tools new opportunities for easing and improving their performance. In Nigeria where there is obviously need to improve investigative journalism culture, there seems to be little focus so far by scholars on how much investigative journalism may be benefitting from these tools. Against this backdrop, this study focused on the extent new media tools may be strengthening investigative journalism in the country; that is, roles these tools may be playing in promoting this sort of reportage among practitioners. The research objectives were to find out: how informed Nigerian journalists are about the utility of new media tools in investigative journalism; whether they utilize these tools for investigative journalism; the ways the journalists possibly utilize the tools in advancement of investigative journalism; and factors possibly affecting use of new media tools for investigative journalism in the country. Ten investigative journalists working in print, broadcast and online-only news organisations were interviewed. Findings indicated that the journalists are informed about roles of new media tools in investigative journalism. The respondents were found to ave actually utilised some of these tools in the reportorial aspects of their investigative journalism engagements including fact-finding, fact verification, story writing, photo taking, and storage of data, as well as for non-reportorial aspects like accessing training, applying for grants, and entering for awards. They have, however, yet to adequately explore these tools for crowdsourcing and collaboration with colleagues as well as for shielding the identity of anonymous sources, encryption of conversations with sources, data organization, data analysis, and monitoring of the Internet for trending issues and developments. Results further revealed that factors like poor phone and Internet networks, unsteady electricity supply, financial handicaps, nonchalance of employers towards updating skills of journalists, and laidback attitude on the part of journalists themselves hinder adequate utilization of new media tools for investigative journalism in the country.The study concluded that the growing Internet culture in Nigeria will have the effect of exposing journalists to more knowledge and skills for stronger adoption of new media tools, giving hope for a much better future for investigative journalism in the country.Chisom Michael Igweze2021-05-31T16:05:18Z2021-05-31T16:05:18Zhttp://go.griffith.ie/id/eprint/410This item is in the repository with the URL: http://go.griffith.ie/id/eprint/4102021-05-31T16:05:18ZThe Impact of Instagram on Nigerian YouthsSocial media has become an important facet of Nigerian society. As we spend significant amounts of time using it, social media has penetrated the patterns of communication among Nigerian youth. Instagram is regarded as an image based machine. It has gained prominence among the youth. However, amidst the frequent usage of Instagram, literature remains
disjointed regarding the impact of Instagram as a platform.
The Literature Review discussed the various conceptual clarifications in the aspect of social media, Instagram, well-being, self-esteem, Nigeria youth and the accompanying theories of the main variables of the study. Instagram is widely used among youths compared with other
media, reasons for such was disclosed during the course of elaborating more on the theory of
the study.
Qualitative and quantitative survey method was adopted for the dissertation due to the correlation of the methods in line with the purpose of the study. The major attribute of both
research methods are in its ability in providing complex textual descriptions of how people perceive a given research phenomenon from human perspectives, which is relevant to the
study.
This dissertation investigates the various ways Instagram has been able to affect the selfesteem and well-being of Nigerian Youths from users‘ perspective with a self-administered
online questionnaire. The second source of research is in the form of interview with two influencers of Instagram platforms to gather relevant information from experts‘ perspective.
The findings show that the effect of Instagram on the youth well-being and self-esteem can be linked directly to the level of exposure and dependence on the platform. It was found that
Instagram has become prevalent among social media users due to its features. Throughout the research, the impact of Instagram on Youths self-esteem and well-being is considered.Chimamanda Chioma Idongesit2021-05-31T14:02:23Z2021-05-31T15:18:39Zhttp://go.griffith.ie/id/eprint/409This item is in the repository with the URL: http://go.griffith.ie/id/eprint/4092021-05-31T14:02:23ZWhat Contributed to Sinn Féin’s surge in popularity during the
2020 general election campaign in Ireland?The campaign leading up to the general election on 8 February 2020 in Ireland was eventful and its result unanticipated. Ireland’s usual bipartisan voting trend was broken with the Sinn Féin party winning the most first preference votes for the first time since August 1923. Throughout the twentieth century, the Sinn Féin party mostly lay dormant. It began its continuous contesting of elections in 1987. However,
ten years later in the last general election of the twentieth century, Sinn Féin’s support had only risen to 2.5%. Since then, the party has slowly gone from strength
to strength with its percentage of first-preference votes breaking the threshold of double digits in February 2016 with 13.85%.
This thesis examines the potential reasons for the leap of over 10% in first preference votes in the space of one general election seen by Sinn Féin. It looks at
the social media tactics of the party in comparison to those (or lack thereof) of the Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil parties. It examines the messaging of these three parties
with reference to each party’s manifesto. Since the economic crash of 2008, Ireland has seen itself in the grips of health and housing crises. The effects of this on the Irish electorate will also be explored with reference to the strong front bench of the Sinn Féin party.Bethany Langham2020-12-10T12:05:23Z2020-12-14T11:04:34Zhttp://go.griffith.ie/id/eprint/304This item is in the repository with the URL: http://go.griffith.ie/id/eprint/3042020-12-10T12:05:23ZSelfbuild TVThis project focuses on the design and creation of video content for Selfbuild TV, a new paywalled YouTube channel that has yet to be launched. Selfbuild TV will be a small part of
the paywalled suite of resources available on Selfbuild+.
Selfbuild+, due to launch in October 2020, will be.an online depository of information and resources for those building, extending or renovating their house in any of the 32 counties
of Ireland.
Selfbuild TV will be home to a series of videos about Irish residents undertaking a self-build project. Two Selfbuild TV videos were shot and edited for this Dissertation by Practice.
These two pilot episodes serve a dual function. The first is to create a structure for future Selfbuild TV videos, i.e. a format that can be readily duplicated. The final structure of the videos emerged from the editing process and gaining clarity on what the technical limitations would be.
The second function was to create content in the form of two pilot episodes, each approximately 10 minutes long, produced using mobile journalism (mojo) techniques. The
editing process combined a phone app and a more established editing software, Adobe Premiere Pro. These choices were made because of their low production cost: filming on a
phone and requiring only one person as journalist, cameraman and sound recorder.
The Selfbuild TV pilot episodes contain a “how-to” component (basic information, tips, advice, insights) but also share the experience of what it is like building in Ireland today,
highlighting both the communal nature of house building/renovating and the messiness of life in general, which is projected onto how self-build projects are managed.
A key outcome of this project was to highlight the need to devise more formats for Selfbuild TV. Future video making will have to consider how to produce engaging content from user
generated material. A format will also have to be devised for face to face interviews, with independent experts in their field.Astrud Madsen