Uncovering Rape Culture: Patriarchal values guide Indian media's rape-related reporting. (10th September 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Fadnis, Deepa
• Is Part Of: Journalism studies. Volume 19:Number 12(2018)
• Page Start: 1750
• Page End: 1766
• Publication Date: 2018-09-10
• Subjects: Delhi gang rape case 2012 -- gender violence -- hierarchy-of-influences -- patriarchy -- rape in India -- socialization -- The Times of India; Journalism -- Periodicals; 070.4
• DOI: 10.1080/1461670X.2017.1301781
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1461-670X

Abstract

Abstract : This study examines the news content and experiences of male and female Indian journalists to explore and understand the influence of patriarchal socialization on newsgathering and reporting processes in coverage of the Delhi gang rape case of 2012. Findings suggest that many male and female journalists acknowledge the existence of sexist norms that govern rape-related reporting in India. Female journalists are more actively trying to change the ways that rape and sexual assault were covered historically, by employing non-traditional story angles. But while female journalists often experience the "sharp end of the deal, " some fail to acknowledge the influence of patriarchal hegemony because of their deep integration in the system that revels in their subordination in a male-dominated environment.