Date of Award
2016
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Communication Studies and University Honors
Department
Communication
First Advisor
Lee Shaker
Subjects
Hillary Rodham Clinton -- Press coverage, Hillary Rodham Clinton -- Public opinion, Women politicians -- Press coverage, Women politicians -- Public opinion
DOI
10.15760/honors.258
Abstract
This study analyzed New York Times coverage in January 2008 and January 2016 of Hillary Clinton. Coverage of Hillary during these two months was compared based on the number of times the categories family and appearance were mentioned. In four of the sub-categories, the results show that fewer stories mentioned aspects of Hillary’s family and appearance in 2016 than in 2008. These findings support the hypotheses and indicate a change in the way media is discussing female politicians, along with the country’s support of them.
Persistent Identifier
http://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/18066
Recommended Citation
Paterson, Chandler E., "Future Mrs. President or Simply Bill's Wife? : A Content Analysis of New York Times Coverage of Hillary Clinton in 2008 versus 2016" (2016). University Honors Theses. Paper 264.
https://pdxscholar.library.pdx.edu/honorstheses/264
10.15760/honors.258