Degree Type
Honors Capstone Project
Date of Submission
Spring 5-1-2013
Capstone Advisor
Brenda Wrigley Ph.D
Honors Reader
Lindsay Kraynak, M.S.
Capstone Major
Public Relations
Capstone College
Public Communications
Audio/Visual Component
no
Capstone Prize Winner
no
Won Capstone Funding
no
Honors Categories
Professional
Subject Categories
Advertising and Promotion Management | Law and Politics
Abstract
This thesis examines media coverage of female politicians. Through conducting background research, a personal interview with a nationally acclaimed political strategist, and a content analysis of 640 online articles published by The New York Times, the thesis presents a thorough review of media coverage. Results revealed that the media did not provide a consistent standard of coverage between Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama during the 2008 Democratic Presidential Nomination. The New York Times depicted Obama in a more favorable light than Hillary Clinton. Additionally, Clinton was significantly more likely to be described in terms of her family life, physical appearance and clothing than Obama. The content analysis confirmed the findings established in the background research and interview. The inconsistency in coverage of male and female politicians is a pivotal issue that should be addressed by the media.
Recommended Citation
Bridson, Janelle, "Gender, Politics, and The Media: An Analysis of Media Coverage During The 2008 Democratic Presidential Nomination" (2013). Renée Crown University Honors Thesis Projects - All. 80.
https://surface.syr.edu/honors_capstone/80
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