Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-2016
Publication Source
Journalism Practice
Abstract
This textual analysis focuses on the portrayal of female journalists in House of Cards. The uneven depictions of six female journalists could have a socializing effect on the audience. The researchers argue that the character Zoe Barnes is depicted as childlike, unprofessional, and unethical, while the character Ayla Sayyad is portrayed as a dedicated watchdog journalist. The researchers then explore the ethical implications of these portrayals through the lens of social responsibility theory.
Inclusive pages
1-16
ISBN/ISSN
1751-2786
Document Version
Postprint
Copyright
Copyright © 2016, Taylor & Francis
Publisher
Taylor & Francis
Peer Reviewed
yes
eCommons Citation
Painter, Chad and Ferrucci, Patrick, "Gender Games: The Portrayal of Female Journalists on 'House of Cards'" (2016). Communication Faculty Publications. 36.
https://ecommons.udayton.edu/cmm_fac_pub/36
Included in
Gender, Race, Sexuality, and Ethnicity in Communication Commons, Journalism Studies Commons, Mass Communication Commons, Social Influence and Political Communication Commons
Comments
The document available for download is the authors' accepted manuscript, provided in compliance with the publisher's policy on self-archiving. Differences may exist between this document and the published version, which is available using the link provided. Permission documentation is on file.