A critical analysis of representation of migrants in south indian newspapers and its influence on public opinion

Abstract

The presented thesis critically analyses the representation of migrants in South Indian newspapers and examines its impact on public opinion. In this chapter, the key findings and main topics discussed in the preceding chapters are summarized. The study s main objective to analyse how major English daily newspapers in India represent the issues of migration and migrants. It seeks to identify the predominant perspectives on migration presented in news stories and examine the role of news creators in shaping the content. The study also aims to identify themes, issues, and concerns that emerge in the coverage of migration and migrants in these newspapers. newlineThe study uses a mixed-methods approach, including content analysis, survey, and expert interviews to investigate how migrants are represented in South Indian newspapers and how it impacts public opinion. The content analysis examined news articles quantitatively, while the survey gathered attitudes and perceptions of 380 South Indian residents, and expert interviews collected in-depth knowledge on media representation. This comprehensive approach enhances the credibility and reliability of findings, and the diverse sample size ensures a broad range of opinions are analysed. The research methods effectively explore the complex relationship between media representation, public opinion, and marginalized communities. The study analyzed the coverage of migration in three South Indian newspapers (The Hindu, Times of India, and Deccan Chronicle) between May 2021 and December 2021. A total of 277 articles related to migration were published in the three newspapers during this period. The study found that The Hindu published the highest number of articles related to migrant issues, followed by Times of India and Deccan Chronicle. newline