Economics

Framing economic inequality in the news in Canada and the United States

S. Baumann and H. Majeed

This research conducted by Shyon Baumann and Hamnah Majeed delves into the framing of economic inequality in news coverage across Canada and the United States from 2000 to 2014. It uncovers how the media portrays inequality as a social issue influenced by various factors, including the notable impact of the Occupy movement. Discover the hidden dynamics behind news narratives on economic inequality!

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Abstract

This paper examines how economic inequality is framed in news coverage from Canada and the United States between 2000 and 2014. Analyzing 2109 news articles, the study investigates how inequality is presented as a social problem, its attributed causes and consequences, and proposed solutions. The research also explores the influence of national context, newspaper political leaning, economic conditions (including the Great Recession), and social movement activity (specifically the Occupy movement) on news frames. The findings reveal that the Occupy movement significantly increased attention to economic inequality and its portrayal as a problem, but its influence on attributing causes and suggesting solutions was limited. National context and newspaper political leaning showed limited effects.

Publisher

Palgrave Communications

Published On

Mar 17, 2020

Authors

Shyon Baumann, Hamnah Majeed

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