Abstract
The authors conducted a content analysis of a random sample of local television news programming aired in the Los Angeles area to assess representations of Black, Latino and White juvenile law-breakers. Results revealed that Black and Latino juveniles were significantly more likely than White juveniles to be portrayed as perpetrators on television news. Black juveniles were overrepresented as lawbreakers, whereas Latino juveniles were underrepresented as lawbreakers on television news. White juveniles were neither over- nor underrepresented as perpetrators. The theoretical and practical implications of these findings are discussed.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 143-161 |
Number of pages | 19 |
Journal | Howard Journal of Communications |
Volume | 17 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Apr 2006 |
Keywords
- African Americans
- Crime
- Juveniles
- Latinos
- News
- Race and media
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Communication
- Strategy and Management