Framing Analysis in Media

The way the media presents information, emphasizing certain aspects and framing it within a specific context, influencing how we interpret events.

The process of making certain aspects of reality more prominent or less noticeable, influencing our understanding of the situation. It shapes how we see the world and how we interpret what we see.

Frames that are based on natural laws and scientific principles, such as how a bomb explodes or the physical reactions to a stimulus.

Frames that are influenced by social and political contexts, such as the political climate surrounding a conflict or the cultural norms of a society.

The idea that human actions (agency) shape and are shaped by social structures. It explores the interplay between individual choices and the larger social context.

The way we think, talk, and act about something in society. It's a system of meanings and practices that shapes our understanding of the world.

The idea that meanings and realities are not fixed, but are actively created and shaped by people through interaction and communication.

A set of practices that shape how we understand and engage with the world. They might include specific ways of speaking, writing, or behaving.

The idea that discourse can create and maintain power structures, influencing who has control and who is marginalized.

The process of understanding how discourses influence our thoughts, actions, and beliefs.

The ability of actors to create meaning within a frame is limited by the real-world context and its constraints.

The meaning of a frame is influenced by when and where it was created, presented, and observed.

Shared knowledge, beliefs, and frames of communication that influence a society's understanding of the world.

The idea that repeated exposure to the same frame will lead people to believe it is the only or most accurate representation of reality.

The theory that media can influence what people consider important, causing those issues to gain social prominence.

Suggests that people who hold unpopular views may choose to stay silent due to fear of social isolation.

Frames hold significant power in shaping our understanding of the world and influencing our beliefs.

Communication is a highly effective tool for exercising power through the control of meaning, messages, and information.

The study of signs and how they are used in society, including the relationship between the signifier (what we see or hear) and the signified (the meaning we understand).

The process of interpreting signs and symbols in relation to their context, where the signified (meaning) can vary based on the situation.

The idea that the author's intent is less important than the reader's interpretation of the text. The meaning of a work is constructed by the audience.

The dominant ideas and beliefs that shape a society's understanding of the world. These ideas are often taken for granted and seen as natural.

The process of social interaction and negotiation that shapes shared meanings and beliefs. These meanings become hegemonic when they are widely accepted as true.

Hegemonies that are more localized or specific to smaller groups, representing a particular group's beliefs, values, and practices. They can coexist alongside the dominant hegemony.

The ability of individuals or groups to act and make choices within a particular social context. This includes the ability to influence, challenge, and even change existing hegemonic structures.

The structures and systems that shape and constrain individual actions and choices. These can include social institutions, economic systems, political structures, and cultural norms.