Description
This thesis explores gender differences in celebrity journalism by analyzing 44 YouTube
video interviews from the Oscars red carpet between 2014 and 2024. Using framing theory and
feminist theory, the study examines how interviewers interact with male and female celebrities,
focusing on four key behaviors: infantilizing, ambivalence, sexualization, and heteronormativity.
Through qualitative thematic analysis of interview transcripts, the research reveals that female
celebrities are often sexualized through questions about their appearance and subjected to
heteronormative expectations when discussing their fashion choices and familial roles. These
patterns suggest persistent sexism in celebrity journalism, potentially influencing public
perceptions of women in the entertainment industry. By highlighting these gendered dynamics,
the study underscores the need for more equitable and nuanced representations of female
celebrities in the media.
Source
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=11706&context=etd
Language
English
