Migrants, Minorities, and the Media

This book examines how media representations affect migrants and minorities, exploring their implications for public participation and perceptions in society. Migrants, Minorities, and the Media provides valuable insights.

The media play a pivotal role in shaping public perceptions and facilitating communication among political and social actors. They influence how pressing issues are viewed, depict various topics and individuals, and can significantly impact political views and participation. In this context, Migrants, Minorities, and the Media delves into the representation of migrants and minorities within the media landscape. It raises critical questions about the information disseminated regarding these groups and the implications of such media coverage for their participation in the public sphere.

Historically, the study of migrants and minorities has not included systematic media analysis. This book seeks to fill that gap by advancing analytical strategies that focus on information, representation, and participation. It presents a collection of original analyses concerning multiple minority groups across Europe, North America, and East Asia, examining both traditional newspapers and emerging social media platforms. The contributors engage in a detailed examination of how the media frame issues related to migration and diversity, as well as the types of information presented about these communities.

Through their analyses, the authors explore the media's role in constructing narratives around minorities and immigrants, including the prevalence of negative portrayals. They also investigate whether the media offer a platform for minorities to participate in a public sphere that allows them to express their interests and identities. Migrants, Minorities, and the Media was originally published as a special issue of the Journal of Ethnic and Migration Studies.