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A pandemic of xenophobia: representation of Swedish-Somali community in Swedish news reports during COVID-19
University West, School of Business, Economics and IT.
2023 (English)Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
Abstract [en]

This thesis aims to examine the representation of the Swedish-Somali community in Swedish news reports during the Covid-19 pandemic. The purpose of this research is to look into how the two major Swedish newspapers, Aftonbladet and Dagens Nyheter represented the Swedish-Somali community and its experiences throughout the pandemic. A selection of articles from the two news outlets published during the first and third wave was selected using a qualitative content analysis approach. Discrimination and racism against racialized individuals and groups remain major challenges in today's society, partly shaped by media discourse and the construction of "the others". The results of this research contribute to a broader understanding of the intersection between media, public health, and social identities during a global crisis. By exploring the particular case of the Swedish-Somali community, this study provides insights into the structure of media representation, emphasizing the importance of accurate and impartial reporting in promoting social cohesion and battling xenophobia

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
2023. , p. 58
Keywords [en]
COVID-19, media representation, Swedish-Somali community, News reports
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Political Science (excluding Public Administration Studies and Globalisation Studies)
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URN: urn:nbn:se:hv:diva-20831Local ID: EIS501OAI: oai:DiVA.org:hv-20831DiVA, id: diva2:1803997
Subject / course
Political science
Educational program
International Programme in Politics and Economics
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Available from: 2023-10-24 Created: 2023-10-11 Last updated: 2023-10-24Bibliographically approved

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