TY  - JOUR
T1  - The Impact of Partisan Media on Minority Groups: Incivility and Polarization in American Political Discourse
TT  - The Impact of Partisan Media on Minority Groups: Incivility and Polarization in American Political Discourse
AU  - Ismaili, Yassine
PY  - 2024
DA  - August
Y2  - 2024
DO  - 10.69494/jirps.1492964
JF  - Journal of International Relations and Political Science Studies
JO  - JIRPSS
PB  - Uluslararası İlişkiler Çalışmaları Derneği
WT  - DergiPark
SN  - 2792-0984
SP  - 28
EP  - 46
IS  - 11
LA  - en
AB  - The purpose of this research article is to examine the complex relationship between partisan media and its impact on minority groups, specifically African Americans, Latinos, and Asians, in American political discourse. Through a comprehensive analysis of news headlines from major cable news networks such as CNN, Fox, and MSNBC, the study examines how selective framing and biased coverage by media outlets influence the portrayal of this minority groups. By employing sentiment analysis techniques on a dataset extracted from LexisNexis, the study reveals the prevalence of negative tones in news headlines related to African Americans, Latinos, and Asian Americans. The findings shed light on the role of partisan media in shaping public perceptions, reinforcing biases, and contributing to political polarization. The implications of these findings underscore the importance of promoting informed and inclusive media practices to foster a more equitable and engaged society.
KW  - Partisan Media
KW  - Minority Groups
KW  - Political Discourse
KW  - Selective Framing
KW  - Media Bias
N2  - The purpose of this research article is to examine the complex relationship between partisan media and its impact on minority groups, specifically African Americans, Latinos, and Asians, in American political discourse. Through a comprehensive analysis of news headlines from major cable news networks such as CNN, Fox, and MSNBC, the study examines how selective framing and biased coverage by media outlets influence the portrayal of this minority groups. By employing sentiment analysis techniques on a dataset extracted from LexisNexis, the study reveals the prevalence of negative tones in news headlines related to African Americans, Latinos, and Asian Americans. The findings shed light on the role of partisan media in shaping public perceptions, reinforcing biases, and contributing to political polarization. The implications of these findings underscore the importance of promoting informed and inclusive media practices to foster a more equitable and engaged society.
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