Media Reporting and Racism Based Crime

Cover
Half Title Page
Title Page
Copyright Page
Declaration
About the Editor
Table of Contents
List of Contributors
List of Abbreviations
Preface
Chapter 1 Understanding Racism
What is Racism?
Racist Behaviour and Systemic Racism
Racism in Australia
Racism and the Law
The Importance of Culture, Language and Identity
Reference
Chapter 2 Alt_Right White Lite: Trolling, Hate Speech and Cyber Racism on Social Media
Abstract
Introduction: Three Online Connections
How The Internet Does Its Racism Thing
Political Economy and Cultural Analysis of Online Racism
Alt_Right and Social Media: The Dark Side of The Web
An Australian Case Study: The Dingoes as an Exemplar of Gaming The System in the Name of White Power
Countering Racism Online: Lightening The Impact of the Alt_Right White
Potential Australian Initiatives
Some Current Proposals in Australia
References
Chapter 3 “Aussie Humour” or Racism? Hey Hey It’s Saturday and the Denial of Racism in Online Responses to News Media Articles
Abstract
Introduction
“Modern Racism” and Denials of Racism
Australian Humour, Race and National Identity
Methodology
Reverse Racism, Mitigation and ‘Pc Gone Mad'
Positive Self-Presentation, Humour, and Denials of Racist Intent: Building an Australian Identity
Conclusion
References
Chapter 4 Social Media Conflict: Platforms for Racial Vilification, or Acts of Provocation and Citizenship?
Abstract
Introduction
Digital Citizenship and The Building Blocks of Bystander Anti-Racism
Racist Rants on Australian Public Transport and Youtube
New Zealand and Australian Flash Mob Hakas
Adam Goodes
Conclusions
References
Chapter 5 Racism, Ethnicity and The Media in Africa: Reflections Inspired by Studies of Xenophobia in Cameroon and South Africa
Abstract
On Media and The Politics of Belonging in Africa
South African Media and The Narrow Focus on Makwerekwere
Reconciling Professionalism and Cultural Belonging in Africa’s Media
Conclusion
References
Chapter 6 Racial Embodiment and The Affectivity of Racism in Young People’s Film
Abstract
Introduction
Film Context and Analysis
The Real of Racial Embodiment
Film Content And Storyline
Sensing Affective Racism
Disgust and Abjection
Racism as Fantasy and Enjoyment
Unveiling Symptomatic Racism
References
Chapter 7 Grooming and The ‘Asian Sex Gang Predator’: The Construction of A Racial Crime Threat
Abstract
The Creation of a Racial Crime Threat
An Explosive Combination
A Conspiracy of Silence?
Spurious Statistics
The Official Picture
Implications of A Racial Crime Model
Conclusion
References
Chapter 8 Media Event, Racial Ramblings, or Both? An Analysis of Media Coverage of The Tamworth Council Sudanese Refugees Resettlement Case (2006)
Abstract
Prologue: What was All The Media Hype About? The “Tamworth Case"
Introduction
News Framing And Audience Understanding
Method
Putting Race Upfront: What’s in a Headline?
“If That is Racism, Then Call Me a Racist!” The Utterances of Mayor Treloar
Race/Ing The Tamworth Case?
Media (Re)Producing The Problematized (Sudanese) Refugee Subject
Discussion and Conclusion
References
Chapter 9 Covering Islam in Western Media: From Islamic to Islamophobic Discourses
Abstract
Introduction
Theoretical Considerations
Research Method
Results, Analysis and Discussion
Conclusion & Suggestions
References
Chapter 10 Racism in Public Discourse in Poland. A Preliminary Analysis
Abstract
Introduction
Number of Africans in Poland
Theory of Discourse and Elite Racism
Textual Analysis
Conclusion
References
Chapter 11 Racial Hierarchy and The Global Black Experience of Racism
Abstract
Introduction
The Concept of Race
The Global Hierarchy of Race
White Privilege and Racism
Black Identity and Disadvantage
Institutional Racism and The Black Experience
Conclusion
References
Chapter 12 Publicistic Text in Modern Media Discourse and Its Impact on the Audience
Abstract
Introduction
Concept Headings
Method
Results
Conclusion
Acknowledgement
References
Chapter 13 The High-Profile Case as ‘Fire Object’: Following The Marianne Vaatstra Murder Case Through The Media
Abstract
Introduction
STS and The High-Profile Case as Object
Data and Analysis
A Case of ‘Senseless Violence'
Safety at Night: Dark Cycle Paths and The Demand for Road Lighting
Xenophobia: An Asylum Seeker Centre in The Village
Forensic DNA
Conclusion
Acknowledgements
References
Chapter 14 The Criminalisation of Ethnic Groups: An Issue for Media Analysis
Abstract
Approaches to the Study of News Media: Theoretical and Methodological Issues
Operationalisation: Research Techniques
Some Issues in Research Design
References
Chapter 15 Media Images and Experiences of Being a Jew in The Swedish City of Malmö
Abstract
Introduction
Previous Research and The Theoretical Point of Departure
Materials and Method
Results And Analysis
Final Discussion
References
Chapter 16 Sexual Violence, Race and Media (In)Visibility: Intersectional Complexities in A Transnational Frame
Abstract
Introduction
Feminist and Intersectional Approaches to News Coverage of Rape
Data
News Media and The Geographies of Rape
Conclusions
Acknowledgments
References
Index