Muslims, Minorities, and the Media - Discourses on Islam in the West

Combining empirical research with a structural analysis of Western media industries, this volume presents evidence for the maligned representation of Muslims and minorities by media corporations, analysing why negative narratives persist and outlining how these can be effectively transformed.

List of contents

Introduction Part I: Media as a discursive system and how we see minorities 1. The workings of a Media outlet 2. Media and communication mechanisms 3. Media as a discursive institution of influence 4. Minority discourses and the Media Part II: Symbolic representations of minorities and how we interact with those images 5. Symbolic Representations of Minorities 6. The consumption of media reports 7. Hermeneutics and the negotiation of meaning in media reports Part III: Avenues for Change 8. Changing psychological processes 9. Considerations for Organisational Change in the Media sphere 10. Discursive Change Conclusion. Bibliography Index

About the author

Laurens De Rooij is currently based at Toulouse School of Management. His research examines how people interact with media in relation to religion and culture and how that affects their interpretation and conceptualization of a variety of contemporary issues.

Summary

Combining empirical research with a structural analysis of Western media industries, this volume presents evidence for the maligned representation of Muslims and minorities by media corporations, analysing why negative narratives persist and outlining how these can be effectively transformed.

Product details

• Authors: Laurens de Rooij, Laurens (University of Chester De Rooij
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 26.04.2023
• EAN: 9781032462660
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3246266-0
• No. of pages: 172
• Series: Routledge Research in Religion, Media and Culture
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Other religions; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works; Social sciences, law, business > Business > Individual industrial sectors, branches; Islam, Media Studies, LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Journalism, Cultural Studies, RELIGION / Islam / General, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Media Studies, RELIGION / Religion, Politics & State, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Industries / Media & Communications, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Anthropology / Cultural & Social, Press & journalism, Islamic Studies, Religion & politics, Religion and Politics, News media and journalism, Relating to Islamic / Muslim people and groups