Researching Gender and Media

Tools, Guidelines, and Ethical Reflections

AvSofie Van Bauwel,Tonny Krijnen

Häftad, Engelska, 2026

617 kr

Kommande

Fler format och utgåvor

Inbunden

Kommande

Beskrivning

This is not merely a book on methods; it is a toolbox designed to provide students with the critical guidelines and ethical reflections needed to conduct research on gender and media. It serves as an indispensable researcher’s companion, guiding them through every step—from selecting a research topic to drawing meaningful conclusions from their analysis.The emphasis is on critical thinking and reflection in relation to inequalities, power, and privilege, asking readers to consider the consequences of research choices and guiding them through difficult dilemmas in relation to methods and ethics. With a focus on mass media, a variety of methods and methodologies are discussed, which can be used to study media representations, production, and consumption. Throughout, text boxes, references to further reading, exercises, and contemporary case studies help readers understand how to apply specific methodologies and methods in their research.Researching Gender and Media is essential reading for any student interested in doing research on gender and media from undergraduate to graduate level. The book will also benefit instructors teaching research methods courses with a focus on gender and media.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2026-09-21
Mått:156 x 234 x undefined mm
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:174
Förlag:Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN:9781032490908

Utforska kategorier

Mer om författaren

Sofie Van Bauwel is a Full Professor in the Department of Communication Studies at Ghent University, where she is part of the CIMS (Centre for Cinema and Media Studies). She publishes widely on visual culture, gender and media.Tonny Krijnen is Associate Professor Media Studies at the Erasmus School of History, Culture and Communication, where she is part of DERIUS (Erasmus Research Institute for Media, Culture & History). She publishes widely on popular culture, gender, morality and media.

Recensioner i media

"A vital toolkit for today’s gender and media students. This book offers clear, accessible guidance for every step of the research journey. From designing intersectional research projects, to understanding qualitative and quantitative media methods, consider it your launchpad to becoming a confident and capable researcher."- Red Chidgey, King's College London, UK"This is a very welcome and valuable critical and practical guidebook for students interested in the fundamentals of the ‘doing’ of research on media and gender, particularly intersectional approaches. Van Bauwel and Krijnen provide a concise, constructive, and complete discussion of the research process from ideation through to data analysis and drawing conclusions, covering a wide range of methods and media in a rigorous yet engaging manner. An indispensible book for gender and media courses!"- Alison Harvey, Dept of Global Communication and Cultures, Glendon College, York University, Canada"Researching Gender and Media: Tools, Guidelines, and Ethical Reflections is an essential guide for students exploring gender and media research. It addresses the study of representation, production, and consumption while engaging with contemporary theoretical debates and methodologies. From choosing a topic to drawing conclusions, this book equips readers with the tools and confidence to conduct meaningful and responsible research."- Rebekah Farrugia, Professor Communication and Media Studies, Oakland University, USA