The presentation is about the portrayal of inequality as it pertains to migrants in the media. As an Ethiopian expat, I discuss how the media can form opinions, humanize, include, and exclude migrants, and how the lens in which they are viewed shapes their experiences. The first point of discussion is the power of the media and how messages are conveyed. There is also a deeper discussion on the pervasive, unkind depiction of these oppressed groups which are positioned as economic, social, and security threats. The presentation also explores three sociological concepts used in media portrayal of migration and inequality: social conflict theory, structural functionalism, and symbolic interactionism. The importance of a communal, micro-level depiction is highlighted with multiple examples provided.
Faculty Mentor: Heather Jaber
E-Portfolio: https://nathenaelgemechu20.wixsite.com/my-site
