Abstract
“Eve-teasing” commonly referred to as “street harassment” or sexual
harassment is identified as one of the most devastating problems in
Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, and Afghanistan. Despite rise in eveteasing cases in the year 2009-10, it has not been given due
prominence in newspapers. This study aims to examine the role of
the Bangladeshi national newspapers in covering eve-teasing related
news in this year when eve-teasing was one of the most alarming
social problems in Bangladesh. Did media play a role in covering eveteasing related news and raising awareness among people? For this
purpose, the researchers conducted content analysis of two national
dailies “Daily Prothom Alo” and “Daily Jugantor” during the year
2010. The results show a lack of responsibility on the part of the
selected newspapers when it comes to addressing the severity of eveteasing in Bangladesh. Media reports need to address the issue as a
symptomatic of broader gender inequality issue.
Mustak Ahmed, Abdullah Al Mamun Hussain, Rajoanna Karim Mowly, Sonia Haque Tulee. (2016) Media Coverage of Street Harassment of Women in Bangladesh: A Study on National Dailies, Journal of Media Studies, Volume 33, Issue 1.
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