News and Events
| November 18 |
| 2:30pm |
| Old Main 304 |
Title: "Gender Bias in The New York Times Editorial Election Coverage"
Abstract
Media coverage in political campaigns is of particular significance because it can affect people's votes. Thus, bias evident in the coverage of political candidates should be a concern for a society which values fair elections. In the 2008 general election, for the first time in 24 years, a woman was on a major party ticket. The treatment of female candidates historically has been sexist. To understand the media coverage of Sarah Palin I chose to look at editorials in The New York Times. I compared her editorial references to Joe Biden's in The Times. Then, to better understand the 2008 coverage and the treatment of gender in political campaigns, I analyzed the 1984 election. I read the editorials about Geraldine Ferraro and George Bush Sr. I looked specifically at the number of editorials that covered the candidates and how they were framed by The Times in those editorials. As a result of this research I found that the women were treated differently from the male candidates. They received substantially more coverage and were framed by their gender. The implication of these differences is that the women will have a more difficult time getting elected.
The Women & Gender Student Club is up and going! Plan to attend this week's meeting. Snacks & fun for everyone!
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Wednesday, November 11 |
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6:00 p.m. |
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JCOM Conference room, 312 Animal Science Bldg |
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Anyone interested in gender issues |
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Help plan spring semester's Women's History Month events |
For additional information, please contact one of the club officers.
Co-Presidents
Jessica Larsen: jess.collett@aggiemail.usu.edu
Storee Powell: storee.powell@aggiemial.usu.edu
Secretary & Treasurer
Mindy Haws: mindyhaws@yahoo.com
Check out the article in the statesmen about Lindsay and Lexie's thesis presentation.
JCOM alums urge girls to ignore media messages and 'love your body'
Gender Jeopardy: Writing Women Back Into History
Thursday, March 25, 2010, 3-5 p.m.
Merrill-Cazier Library Conference Room (101)
2010 will be the 30th anniversary of the National Women's History Project. To celebrate Women's History Month 2010, the USU Women & Gender Studies Program will sponsor Gender Jeopardy: Writing Women Back Into History, a gameshow contest for students.
In addition, this year's celebration of women will feature a costume competition, inviting participants to dress as their favorite feminist from history. Students, staff and faculty are invited participate and small prizes will be awarded. The events are open to all USU students, faculty and staff, and the larger community.
Stay tuned for more details soon.
GLBTA
Department of History
Department of Journalism & Communication
Honors Program
Merrill-Cazier Library
Department of Sociology, Social Work & Anthropology
Women & Gender Research Institute
Women's Resource Center
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