This project investigates how sexual violence against women is portrayed in the media, highlighting the persistence of victim-blaming, perpetrator-excusing language, and sensationalist framing across national and international contexts. The group conducted a comparative linguistic analysis of media coverage of six rape cases from Spain, Greece, Moldova, and Italy—alongside one international case—drawing attention to how cultural and linguistic nuances shape public perceptions of violence. Inspired by the GMMP 2020 criteria, they examined narrative framing, vocabulary, and journalist gender across diverse outlets to identify patterns of misrepresentation and silencing.
The goal of the project is to raise awareness about how media language can reinforce harmful stereotypes and to promote more ethical reporting on gender-based violence. By leveraging their multilingual backgrounds and drawing from academic research and AI-assisted tools, the group created a shared analytical framework and guidelines aimed at both journalists and media consumers. These recommendations seek to challenge prejudiced narratives and empower readers to critically assess how sexual violence is depicted in news coverage.
