A depiction of Rohingya refugees in India’s online news platforms following the shift in the Indian government’s stance in 2017
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Dosyalar
Tarih
2024
Yazarlar
Jaleel, Dilana Thasleem Abdul
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Yayıncı
Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute
Erişim Hakkı
info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
Özet
The media plays a crucial role in framing and representing humanitarian crises, significantly influencing public opinion. The representation of these crises in the media directly impacts the dissemination of information to the global public. One prominent international crisis is the plight of the Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar, which dates back to the 1970s. News about the Rohingya refugees has been a major humanitarian topic on the global stage. The findings of this study reveal that Rohingya refugees are predominantly represented negatively in popular media platforms in India. Negative framing, including dehumanization and misrepresentation, is often employed in political discourse and developments. The portrayal of Rohingya refugees in Indian media frequently resorts to one-dimensional and stereotypical depictions. The frequent occurrence of dehumanization and misrepresentation, identifiable through the use of language and selective reporting practices, indicates a strong alignment of most Indian mainstream media with the government’s position. However, it is noteworthy that some platforms maintain a critical perspective. The portrayal of Rohingya refugees in India’s mainstream news outlet’s online platforms, such as Hindustan Times Online, NDTV Online, The Times of India Online, and India Today Online, reveals a complex landscape with varying narratives and governmental alignments.
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Anahtar Kelimeler
Hindustan Times Online, India, India Today Online, Indian Government’s Stance in 2017, Media Framing, NDTV Online, Rohingya Refugees, The Times of India Online
Kaynak
Societies
WoS Q Değeri
Scopus Q Değeri
Q2
Cilt
14
Sayı
8
Künye
Aldamen, Y. ve Jaleel, D. T. A. (2024). A depiction of Rohingya refugees in India’s online news platforms following the shift in the Indian government’s stance in 2017. Societies, 14(8), 1-31. https://www.doi.org/10.3390/soc14080140
