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Newspaper Headlines and Intimate Partner Femicide in Portugal

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  • Ariana Correia

    (Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences, University of Maia, 4475-690 Maia, Portugal
    Interdisciplinary Centre for Gender Studies (CIEG), Institute of Social and Political Sciences, University of Lisbon (ISCSP, ULisbon), 1300-663 Lisbon, Portugal)

  • Sofia Neves

    (Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences, University of Maia, 4475-690 Maia, Portugal
    Interdisciplinary Centre for Gender Studies (CIEG), Institute of Social and Political Sciences, University of Lisbon (ISCSP, ULisbon), 1300-663 Lisbon, Portugal)

Abstract

The media’s representation of intimate partner femicides has been contributing to addressing gender-based violence as a structural phenomenon. Aiming to understand which crime elements are valued and how they might contribute to victim blaming, the present study explores the portrayal of intimate partner femicides in Portugal through the analysis of newspaper headlines. The core of the analysis comprises 853 newspaper headlines published between 2000 and 2017, which were subjected to a categorical content analysis. The results suggest two major trends that are aligned with the scope of the two newspapers analyzed. While some headlines offer informative perspectives on crime and its characteristics, the majority tend to sensationalize the narratives, potentially legitimizing violence against women. The results of this study enrich the social and academic debate on the media’s potential influence in preventing and combating gender-based violence. Moreover, by shedding light on the media’s representation of intimate partner femicides, the study reinforces the importance of a broader discussion on the role of journalism in fostering social change.

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  • Ariana Correia & Sofia Neves, 2024. "Newspaper Headlines and Intimate Partner Femicide in Portugal," Social Sciences, MDPI, vol. 13(3), pages 1-16, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jscscx:v:13:y:2024:i:3:p:151-:d:1352544
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