Why it is important to study/know/understand how newspapers frame gay and
lesbian issues? 

Clarifications: As a communicator I am interested to know how framing
affects public opinion and public policies, for example, how
newspapers reporting on same-sex marriage could affect the elections on
November 2nd, etc.

Hi comunicado,


The GLAAD website is a great place to start.

" The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) is dedicated
to promoting and ensuring fair, accurate and inclusive representation
of people and events in the media as a means of eliminating homophobia
and discrimination based on gender identity and sexual orientation."

http://www.glaad.org/


These might be useful keywords:

media framing priming gay issues

media frameworks gay issues

communications resources queer media


It's a fascinating topic! Good luck with your research.


* j *