Stereotyping of Arab Muslims in the New York Times for the Past Forty Y

Stereotyping of Arab Muslims in the raw York clock for the Past Forty Years This study examines stereotyping of Arab Muslims in the New York times for the past cardinal years. Theorists suggest that stereotyping of a minority group do the publics opinion of that group. Other communication media theorists say that only under extreme point conditions will the interdict pigeonholes reflect the publics opinions of the portrayed minority group. The parallel supposition between propaganda and stereotyping by the mass media is examined. Theorists including Thomson, (1977) & Myers, (1992), related to mass media effects potently agree claiming that repetitive and non-contradictive images in the media are an effective form of propaganda. The look for samples are random article reviews of the New York Times for the past forty years. Using every fifth year and 2 random numbers game ranging from 1 to 12 is used to select an article explore date. Islam was the search term. The Gudykuns t & Kim( ? ) method of analyzing a stereotype is used to evaluate the 8 New York Times articles. The results indicate 95% of the articles were vague, labeling entire group rather than individual. pop of the total 100%, 70% of the article used unfavorable indication characteristic labeling. Has the New York Times blackballly stereotyped Arab Muslims for the past forty years? The goal of this research project is to reveal the negative stereotypes say towards Arab Muslims in the New York Times. The critical focus of the research is the consistency of the negative stereotypes. The underlying focus is what theoretical and historical effects result from the negative stereotypes. WHAT IS STEREOTYPING? The operational definition is an idea, expression, lacking in originality or inventiveness. A change and standardized conception or image of a person or group held in common by members of a group. (Dictionary). Theorists Gudykunst & Kim claims the word stereotype originated from an autho r named Walter Lippman. In this study, the in pendant variable is the New York Times and the dependent variable is the Islamic religious group. WHO IS A MUSLIM? And seek swear out through patience and prayer, and most surely it is a hard affaire except for the humble ones (Holy Quran 245). To announce you are a Muslim, you perk up to follow the five pillars of Islam that are 1. Pray five times a... ...994, p.9 Fisher, Glen (1989) plenty media Effects on Sex Role Attitudes of Incarcerated Men. Sex Roles, v20, pp. 191-202. Gerbner, G. (1993). Defense and the Media in Time of Limited War. Armed Forces and Society, v20, pp.147-9. Jowett, G. & ODonnell, V.(1986). Propaganda and judgement. Beverly Hills Sage Publications. Kahn, K. (1992). Does being male help? The Journal of Politics, v.54, pp.498-512. Lamb, D. (1989). The Arabs Journey Beyond Mirage. The Middle East Journal, v.43, pp.522. Myers, Philip (1992) The Elastic personate Image. The effect of Television advertising. Journ al of Communications, v.42, pp.109-33. Ogawa, D. (1993) The Japanese of Los Angeles. Journal of Asian and African Studies, v19, pp.142-3. Rodwell, J. (1909) Translation of the Koran. New York Dutton. Shaheen, J. (1985). Media Coverage of the Middle East Perception of remote Policy. The Annals of the American Academy of Political and Social Science, v482, pp. 160-75. Thomson, O. (1977). Mass Persuasion in History. Edinburgh Paul Harris Publishing. Zillman, Bryant (1982) The Impact of Heavy Viewing of Pornography on Jurors Decision. Journal of Communication, v40, pp.165-7.