This article analyzes the representations of non-white identities in an HBO's fantasy show &q... more This article analyzes the representations of non-white identities in an HBO's fantasy show "Game of Thrones" (GOT). By specifically focusing on hegemonic relations between white characters and characters of color, the research scrutinizes the rhetorical strategies through which non-whiteness is enacted in relation to white "natives" of the "Westeros." Authors show that the GOT employs orientalist discourse in constructing the world of Westeros and contrasts it with the exotic lands of Essos. Westeros is rich, white and located in the western hemisphere, while Essos is a scorched and mysterious land located in the East. By associating the show's major characters with Westeros and the casting of white actors, viewers are encouraged to identify with their complex struggles and to embrace their intricate characterizations. On the other hand, Essos' characters of color typically include marginalized characters such as slaves, servants, and pirate...
Gender Gap in Children’s Political Knowledge: Influence of Social Media and Political Socializati... more Gender Gap in Children’s Political Knowledge: Influence of Social Media and Political Socialization Brecha de genero no conhecimento politico infantil: influencia das redes sociais e da socializacao politica Political knowledge is an essential determining factor of citizen political participation. However, multiple studies have pointed to a gap in the political knowledge of men and women. This paper aims to extend research into the gender gap due to political socialization (school and family) to Mexican children, including social media consumption as a factor of interest. A survey (n = 1539) was conducted between April and May 2017 among fifth (10–11 years) and sixth (12–13 years) graders in Nuevo Leon (Mexico). The results suggested that the gender gap is not materially significant at this age, but there are already indications of what is observed in adulthood. Multivariate analyses indicated that political socialization and social media consumption contribute differently to both g...
Formación Cívica y socialización Política en la educación básica, 2019
La brecha en el Conocimiento Político entre hombres y mujeres es una constante mundial (Dolan, 20... more La brecha en el Conocimiento Político entre hombres y mujeres es una constante mundial (Dolan, 2011; Dow, 2009; Fraile, 2011, 2014; Hernández & Marañón, 2017; Jerit & Barabas, 2017; Lizotte & Sidman, 2009; Mondak & Anderson, 2004). El conocimiento sobre los representantes políticos nacionales y extranjeros, las responsabilidades de estos funcionarios y el reconocimiento de eventos importantes ha sido constante y significativamente menor en las mujeres que en los hombres.
This article analyzes the representations of non-white identities in an HBO's fantasy show &q... more This article analyzes the representations of non-white identities in an HBO's fantasy show "Game of Thrones" (GOT). By specifically focusing on hegemonic relations between white characters and characters of color, the research scrutinizes the rhetorical strategies through which non-whiteness is enacted in relation to white "natives" of the "Westeros." Authors show that the GOT employs orientalist discourse in constructing the world of Westeros and contrasts it with the exotic lands of Essos. Westeros is rich, white and located in the western hemisphere, while Essos is a scorched and mysterious land located in the East. By associating the show's major characters with Westeros and the casting of white actors, viewers are encouraged to identify with their complex struggles and to embrace their intricate characterizations. On the other hand, Essos' characters of color typically include marginalized characters such as slaves, servants, and pirate...
Gender Gap in Children’s Political Knowledge: Influence of Social Media and Political Socializati... more Gender Gap in Children’s Political Knowledge: Influence of Social Media and Political Socialization Brecha de genero no conhecimento politico infantil: influencia das redes sociais e da socializacao politica Political knowledge is an essential determining factor of citizen political participation. However, multiple studies have pointed to a gap in the political knowledge of men and women. This paper aims to extend research into the gender gap due to political socialization (school and family) to Mexican children, including social media consumption as a factor of interest. A survey (n = 1539) was conducted between April and May 2017 among fifth (10–11 years) and sixth (12–13 years) graders in Nuevo Leon (Mexico). The results suggested that the gender gap is not materially significant at this age, but there are already indications of what is observed in adulthood. Multivariate analyses indicated that political socialization and social media consumption contribute differently to both g...
Formación Cívica y socialización Política en la educación básica, 2019
La brecha en el Conocimiento Político entre hombres y mujeres es una constante mundial (Dolan, 20... more La brecha en el Conocimiento Político entre hombres y mujeres es una constante mundial (Dolan, 2011; Dow, 2009; Fraile, 2011, 2014; Hernández & Marañón, 2017; Jerit & Barabas, 2017; Lizotte & Sidman, 2009; Mondak & Anderson, 2004). El conocimiento sobre los representantes políticos nacionales y extranjeros, las responsabilidades de estos funcionarios y el reconocimiento de eventos importantes ha sido constante y significativamente menor en las mujeres que en los hombres.
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