The study was aimed at identifying the prominence attached to sexual harassment stories by the newspaper, to determine the frequency of coverage of sexual harassment issues in Nigeria by newspapers and to determine how the newspapers portray and present sexual harassment issues. Agenda-Setting Theory developed by Max McCombs and Donald Shaw in 1968 and Social Responsibility Theory propounded by Siebert, Peterson in 1956. Using content analysis, 72 editions of newspaper. The guardian, The sun and Thisday Newspaper were analyzed.
Studies have emerged to address the social deviances of sexual harassment in work settings, and sex for employment in Nigeria. Also, there is a fall short of knowledge concerning female students experiencing sexual harassment and how they manage to report these sexual harassment issues which includes the sex for grade, rape etc, that have been a trend today in Nigerian universities. Moreover, it is not certain from the studies if female students report cases of sexual harassment to the school management. In addition, there have been failure by the school management to indicate the number of staff caught for sexual harassment and disciplinary actions taken against them to the press.
Therefore, the researcher intends to transcend the limit of the above study by filling these gaps in knowledge. This study therefore examined the Press coverage of Sexual harassment in Nigeria: A content analysis of the guardian, the sun and this day Newspaper.
Table of Contents
1. Introduction
1.2 Statement of the Problem
1.3 Objective of the Study
1.4 Research Questions
1.5 Scope of the Study
1.6 Significance of the Study
1.7 Operational Definition of Terms
2. Review of Related Literature
2.1 Conceptual Review
2.1.1 Conceptualization of Sexual Harassment
2.1.2 Forms of Sexual Harassment
2.1.3 Implications of Sexual Harassment in Nigeria
2.1.4 Press Coverage and Sexual Harassment
2.2 Empirical Review
2.3 Theoretical Framework
2.3.1 Social Responsibility Theory
2.3.2 Agenda-Setting Theory
2.4 Summary of Related Literature
3. Research Methodology
3.1 Research Design
3.2 Population of the Study
3.3 Sample size
3.4 Sampling Technique
3.5 Instruments of Data Collection
3.5.1 Subject categories
3.5.2 Units of Analysis
3.5.3. Content Category
3.6 Validity and Reliability of Instrument of Data Collection
3.7 Method of Data Presentation and Analysis
4. Data Presentation and Analysis
4.1 Data Presentation and Analysis
4.2 Analysis of Research Questions
4.3 Discussion of Findings
5. Summary, Conclusion and Recommendations
5.1 Summary
5.2 Conclusion
5.3 Recommendations
5.4 Limitation of the Study
5.5 Suggestions for Future Research
Research Objectives and Focus Areas
This study investigates how the Nigerian press portrays and reports on issues of sexual harassment, aiming to determine the frequency and prominence given to such stories in national newspapers.
- Analysis of media prominence regarding sexual harassment coverage.
- Evaluation of the frequency of reports on sexual harassment in Nigerian dailies.
- Assessment of journalistic portrayals and presentation of sexual harassment issues.
- Examination of the application of Social Responsibility and Agenda-Setting theories in media discourse.
- Identification of gaps in reporting and the potential for improved media advocacy.
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1.1 Background to the Study
The role of mass media within the society includes surveillance, interpretation, linkage, transmission of values and entertainment. MU’azu (2002) explains that, “in its surveillance function, the press plays the role of an observer, which could be a necessary component for enforcing economic, political, cultural and even moral stability” within the polity. However, the hunt or quest for development, gave room to capitalist economy this made women prompt to abandon their traditional roles in the family for equal competition with men in work settings (Kofi, 2010). Anugwom, (2010) analyzed women roles to be home keeping, caring for the children and the aged. The redefined roles of women at that point in this contemporary time must have prevented traditional societies from experiencing serious problems of sexual harassment. Upon their engagement in work organizations and education, women are not only condemned for lack of wisdom, knowledge and competence; they are equally not regarded as equal partners and serious workers. Instead, they are being considered as objects for sexual gratification (Hartmann, 1981; Kofi, 2010).
University of Zambia HIV and AIDS Policy (2006) cited in Menon (2011), defined Sexual harassment as an unwanted sexual advance, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conducts of a sexual nature, when submission to or rejection, explicitly or implicitly affects a person's employment or education, unreasonably interferes with a person's work or educational performance, or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive working or learning environment. Therefore, sexual harassment is any form of sexual exploitation including and not limited to: verbal abuse, unwanted sexual contact (touching or grabbing), rape, attempted rape,
Summary of Chapters
Chapter One: Introduces the research topic, providing the background, problem statement, objectives, and significance of studying sexual harassment coverage in Nigerian media.
Chapter Two: Reviews existing literature on the conceptualization of sexual harassment and establishes a theoretical framework using Social Responsibility and Agenda-Setting theories.
Chapter Three: Details the research methodology, including the design, population, sampling techniques, and data collection instruments used for content analysis.
Chapter Four: Presents the collected data, analyzes the research questions, and discusses the findings regarding media coverage patterns.
Chapter Five: Provides a summary of the findings, draws conclusions, and offers recommendations for future improvement in media practice and journalism ethics.
Key Words
Sexual harassment, Press coverage, Content analysis, Nigeria, Media responsibility, Agenda-setting theory, Newspaper reporting, Journalistic ethics, Social deviance, Victimization, Sexual violence, Media advocacy, Public opinion, Print media, Information dissemination.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fundamental focus of this research?
The research examines the press coverage of sexual harassment in Nigeria, specifically through a content analysis of three selected national newspapers: The Guardian, The Sun, and Thisday.
What are the central thematic fields?
The study centers on media responsibility, the frequency and prominence of sexual harassment reportage, and the role of the press in shaping public discourse on sensitive social issues.
What is the primary objective of this work?
The main objective is to identify how prominence is attached to sexual harassment stories, determine the frequency of such coverage, and analyze how these issues are portrayed by the chosen newspapers.
Which research methods are employed?
The study utilizes a content analysis research design, employing quantitative methods to analyze newspaper editions, assess story frequency, and evaluate reporting prominence.
What topics are discussed in the main body?
The main body covers the conceptualization and forms of sexual harassment, its implications, theoretical frameworks (Social Responsibility and Agenda-Setting), and the empirical findings from the newspaper analysis.
Which keywords best characterize this study?
Key terms include sexual harassment, press coverage, content analysis, agenda-setting, and media responsibility.
How did the study determine which newspapers to analyze?
The newspapers were purposively selected based on their national circulation, availability, consistent publication frequency, and claimed reputation for providing in-depth reports.
What significant conclusion does the researcher draw regarding media performance?
The study concludes that sexual harassment is significantly under-reported and lacks the necessary prominence in Nigerian newspapers, suggesting that political stories and disasters are often prioritized over social issues.
- Citation du texte
- Anonym (Auteur), 2020, Press coverage of Sexual harassment in Nigeria University, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1146452
