Document Type
Article
Publication Date
11-2003
Publication Title
Studies in Media & Information Literacy Education (SIMILE)
Volume
3
Issue
4
First Page
1
Last Page
10
Abstract
Viewers of local television newscasts across the United States are regularly exposed to crime news stories. Crime coverage by local television stations is studied with an interest in how live reporting, dramatic video, and timeliness influence perceptions of race in the United States. Crime coverage did not always identify the race of a suspect because that information often was not available from police. However, when violent criminals or suspects were identified, race normally was shown through a mug shot, photograph, or video from the scene. When an African-American suspect was shown in police custody, the images tended to reinforce existing racial stereotypes about African-Americans as dangerous criminals.
Recommended Citation
Lipschultz, Jeremy Harris and Hilt, Michael L., "Race and Local Television News Crime Coverage" (2003). Communication Faculty Publications. 31.
https://digitalcommons.unomaha.edu/commfacpub/31
Included in
Gender, Race, Sexuality, and Ethnicity in Communication Commons, Journalism Studies Commons, Mass Communication Commons
Comments
The original article can be found at: http://utpjournals.metapress.com/content/120764/?p=8594a45b747d4df3bacc51703cb50627&pi=0.