Lontar : Jurnal Ilmu Komunikasi
Vol. 11 No. 1 (2023): Lontar : Jurnal Ilmu Komunikasi

Gender Sensitive Journalism in Harian Kompas as a Media Advocacy Against Women’s Sexual Violence

Islaq Hastita Hamzah (Universitas Pancasila)
Gati Dwi Yuliana (Universitas Pancasila)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 Jul 2023

Abstract

Cases of sexual violence against women are steadily increasing every year, as well as the news of these cases. Despite that, often the media exploits victims and their stories. The news is framed through a patriarchal lens that gives the impression that the victim was the main cause of the events. As a provider of information, the media plays a central role in constructing public opinions. Therefore, the media has a responsibility to support the victims to get their rights. Reporting with gender sensitive journalism is a media reference in advocating for victims/survivors of sexual violence. This study aimed to determine the application of gender sensitive journalism in Harian Kompas as a media advocacy against sexual violence. This study is based on the concept of Gendered Perspective Journalism, Gender Sensitive Journalism, Press Language in Reporting Sexual Violence, and Advocacy Journalism. This research applied qualitative research methods. The results of this study indicated that Harian Kompas covers cases of sexual violence based on the perspective of victims to protect victims and help the survivors to get justice. Furthermore, as a form of advocacy journalism, Harian Kompas also provides a large space for victims to speak out in the Harian Kompas.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

LONTAR

Publisher

Subject

Social Sciences Other

Description

This journal is published to develop the ability of lecturers in writing in accordance with the field of cultivation, including public relations and journalism, in addition to the journal LONTAR discuss social phenomena concerned with the science of ...