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Media Framing of Unauthorized Migration in NL by Afsana Begum Orthy is a document available to read on EtoBox.

This article analyzes the media representation of unauthorized immigrants in the Netherlands over a 15-year period to assess whether increased negative media attention preceded a proposal to criminalize illegal stay. Contrary to popular belief, the study found that media coverage of unauthorized migrants decreased and became less negative prior to the proposal, indicating that media framing of migrants as criminals is a complex process influenced by political and policy contexts. The research employs a corp

Author

Afsana Begum Orthy

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EN