Political Science

A rather wild imagination: who is and who is not a migrant in the Czech media and society?

M. G. Bartoszewicz and O. Eibl

This research by Monika Gabriela Bartoszewicz and Otto Eibl delves into the portrayal of migrants in Czech media, revealing a landscape marked by exaggerated negative representations. The study highlights how the media frames Middle Eastern migrants through a lens of fear and stereotypes, while overlooking the contributions of those perceived as culturally similar. Discover the social constructs at play that affect public perception of migration.

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Abstract

This paper investigates the portrayal of migrants and migration in Czech media and society. A quantitative content analysis of major Czech media outlets (2015-2018) examined the salience of migration and the frames used. Focus groups with Czech citizens explored their perceptions of migrants, migration, and media coverage. Findings reveal exaggerated and predominantly negative media representations, fixated on Middle Eastern migrants as terrorists unlikely to integrate. The study highlights a social construct where individuals coming to work and perceived as culturally similar are excluded from the 'migrant' category.

Publisher

Humanities and Social Sciences Communications

Published On

Jul 06, 2022

Authors

Monika Gabriela Bartoszewicz, Otto Eibl

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