Gender Games |
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| Authors: | Chad Painter Patrick Ferrucci |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Department of Communication, Eastern New Mexico University, USA.;2. Department of Journalism, University of Colorado, USA. E-mail: patrick.ferrucci@colorado.edu |
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| Abstract: | This textual analysis focuses on the portrayal of female journalists in House of Cards. The uneven depictions of six female journalists could have a socializing effect on the audience. The researchers argue that the character Zoe Barnes is depicted as childlike, unprofessional, and unethical, while the character Ayla Sayyad is portrayed as a dedicated watchdog journalist. The researchers then explore the ethical implications of these portrayals through the lens of social responsibility theory. |
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| Keywords: | gender House of Cards socialization social responsibility theory textual analysis television studies |
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