How Media Framing Shapes Public Perception of Protests: The Power of Narrative in News Coverage
Who controls the narrative controls the truth. Media framing can turn protests into movements for justice—or threats to order. This deep dive into the George Floyd protests, the protest paradigm, and agenda-setting theory reveals how news coverage shapes public opinion, policy, and history. Are we seeing the full picture? Let’s break it down.
Continuing Stereotypes: How Media Representation Shapes Perceptions of Caribbean Identities
From exaggerated accents to the ever-present “laid-back islander” trope, Caribbean identities in film and television often fall victim to stereotypes. But how does this impact real-world perceptions of Caribbean people?
This study explores the effects of media representation and seeks to answer:
👉 How do media portrayals influence American perceptions of Caribbean identity?