Seminar and movie screening
(De)Contextualizing domestic violence: the media attention
Maria João Silveirinha
Rita Basílio
Rui Avelar
Sofia Branco
April 18, 2011, 17h00
Seminar Room (2nd Floor), CES-Coimbra
Abstract
There are several studies that, in the past years, shows us the media influence in the social reality, the transformation of subjects in political problems and the audience formation In this context, we think it is important to analyse how the domestic violence is approached by the media. In this seminar, we intend to, firstly, understand how this issue is built in public opinion. Secondly, and directly related to the previous assumption, we intend to discuss the level of knowledge conveyed by the press about the issue of domestic violence, as well as identify its potential prejudices and stereotypes. Finally, we intend to reflect on some of these themes based on concrete examples and personal experiences.
Participants:Maria João Silveirinha, FLUC
Rita Basílio, FLUC
Rui Avelar, Campeão das Províncias, assistant director
Sofia Branco, Agência Lusa
Comments: Ana Oliveira, CES
21h00: Screening of the movie "Domestic Violence" by Frederick Wiseman, followed by the comments of Ana Oliveira (CES) – Initiative integrated in the Cycle CENAS do CES II
Organização: Madalena Duarte and Ana Oliveira
Note: This seminar is open to public - the registration (free) in advance is required to receive a certificate on the very day