Extra! Extra! Read All About It: Media Coverage of Women in Canadian Politics

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A professional communication academic page with a red vertical banner on the left reading 'SIGNIFY & POST' with a magnifying glass icon. The page is titled 'Media Coverage of Women in Canadian Politics' from Toronto Metropolitan University, April 2023. It features a photo of Canadian Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland (left), speaking, next to former Finance Minister Bill Morneau (right), looking ahead. A caption indicates articles about them were analyzed for reporting differences. Below, a section titled 'Comparing Chrystia Freeland’s National Post Articles with Bill Morneau’s' details research by Rachel Stephens (pictured in a headshot), explaining her project found gendered framing in National Post articles about both politicians. A QR code is at the bottom for research results.

Extra! Extra! Read All About It: Media Coverage of Women in Canadian Politics

Rachel Stephens

A friendly headshot of a young woman with shoulder-length blonde hair, light blue eyes, and a warm smile revealing her teeth. She has fair skin and a small mole below her chin. She is wearing a white ribbed crew-neck top under an open black blazer, all set against a plain white studio background.

Biography

My name is Rachel Stephens, and I am a fourth-year Professional Communication student at Toronto Metropolitan University. I have a minor in public relations, which has allowed me to take many news studies classes. I was also able to connect with several journalists during my PR internship. Through these experiences, I have become very interested in journalism and how it influences the public. I am also a proud feminist, which is why I wanted to research how female politicians are reported on in the media compared to their male counterparts. Next year, I am excited to continue my education at the University of Toronto, where I will study Museum Studies.

Research Summary

This study examines how Canadian female politicians are reported on in the media compared to their male counterparts. Specifically, it compares articles written in the National Post about the former finance minister, Bill Morneau, with the current finance minister, Chrystia Freeland. The text and images of the articles were examined to determine if there were any differences between Morneau’s and Freeland’s reporting. This study found that both politicians’ articles had gendered framing.

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