The Different and marginalized: Representations of the “other” immigrants in the media. The case of the peruvian, bolivian, and mapuche in the chilean press
Authors
Pamela Soledad Romero Lizama
Universidad Austral de Chile
Keywords:
media, difference, immigration, multiculturalism, discrimination, information mannagement
Abstract
The objective of this article is to demonstrate the media’s influence on society, specifically how they contribute to the negative attitudes towards immigrants. This analysis begins with how media influences the rejection of immigrants worldwide in order to note the peculiarities of the Chilean context, particularly its relationships with Bolivians, Peruvians, and Mapuche. The article ends by presenting potential solutions for the recognition and acceptance of intercultural differences Keywords: media, difference, immigration, multiculturalism, discrimination, information mannagement. Submission date: 2011-02-15Acceptance date: 2011-05-09
Author Biography
Pamela Soledad Romero Lizama, Universidad Austral de Chile
Magíster en Comunicación. Periodista y Licenciada en Comunicación Social. Escuela de Graduados de la Facultad de Filosofía y Humanidades de la Universidad Austral de Chile.