Pd 8 Bias Hunters by Glyn Harris

Pd 8 Bias Hunters by Glyn Harris https://padlet.com/gharris11/xp4ho3znwogr Media Bias Wall en-us 2017-09-24 13:33:18 UTC 2023-05-05 13:03:56 UTC hello@padlet.com G-Dawg gharris11 https://padlet.com/gharris11/xp4ho3znwogr/wish/388106225 The quote 'Stand back, he might have a gun' is repeated twice and is not corroborated by the police. Although the modality of 'might' is quite low, the repetition of this quote seeks to highlight the danger posed by illegal immigrants and to associate them with crime and violence. ]]> 2019-09-23 12:22:41 UTC https://padlet.com/gharris11/xp4ho3znwogr/wish/388106225 G-Unit gharris11 https://padlet.com/gharris11/xp4ho3znwogr/wish/388107249 The word 'pals' used in the phrase 'his pals had stolen expensive shoes and their camera' has connotations of laddish, casual, friendly groups. This diminishes the desperation it must have took to hide in the box and implies the migrant and his friends are casual thieves.]]> 2019-09-23 12:24:17 UTC https://padlet.com/gharris11/xp4ho3znwogr/wish/388107249 Luca https://padlet.com/gharris11/xp4ho3znwogr/wish/397804306 Even just by looking at the headline we understand that this article is against Trump and a critic against his green card policy. In addition the main image portrays Trump with a negative connotation as his expression looks agressive and its seems the article author chose this picture to mock him. ]]> 2019-10-15 09:28:56 UTC https://padlet.com/gharris11/xp4ho3znwogr/wish/397804306 Tommaso https://padlet.com/gharris11/xp4ho3znwogr/wish/397804320 In the article the author starts off with an immage which may show bias towards keeping immigrants out of Great Britain. However if one continues to read the article it is clear that the author is actually trying to portray a positive connotation on immigration in Great Britain. For example in the quote, " In the first three months of 2014 the number of Romanians convicted of crimes in the whole of the UK was 1,522, a 15.3% reduction from 1,797 in the same 2013 period". The use of the word reduction emphasizes the fact that since immigrants have come into Great Britain crime has actually decreased. In this quote the author uses facts and statistics to prove wrong the common stereotype of immigrants bringing crime into England. The use of the word reduction also shows ]]> 2019-10-15 09:28:59 UTC https://padlet.com/gharris11/xp4ho3znwogr/wish/397804320 Aidyn https://padlet.com/gharris11/xp4ho3znwogr/wish/397804378 Limited Perspective
Bias is created through limited perspective and using a large amount of quotes from immigrants suffering from the new public charge rule such as "This rule is horrific and clearly yet another attack against immigrant families." , "This rule will put families at risk who are in the same situation that I was in,” and many more. The quotes create a piteous view for immigrants through the use of words such as "horrific" and "risk", as well as being critical of the Trump administration and the American government by portraying them as aggressive and unfair through the use of "attack" and "yet another".]]> 2019-10-15 09:29:10 UTC https://padlet.com/gharris11/xp4ho3znwogr/wish/397804378 Aisaule https://padlet.com/gharris11/xp4ho3znwogr/wish/397804476 the diction of " immigrant families separated at the border" is repeated several times which appeals to people and makes the reader sad for the separated families. the emotive phrase "families separated" connotes that The bias is that the article chooses the side of helping migrants and telling us to reunite families. ]]> 2019-10-15 09:29:26 UTC https://padlet.com/gharris11/xp4ho3znwogr/wish/397804476 Lorenzo https://padlet.com/gharris11/xp4ho3znwogr/wish/397804959 As stated in the mail online "Morales, who plans to attend the arguments with his wife and a son, said he has been having nightmares about being deported. His greatest fear is leaving behind his wife and children". This shows emotive language through the use of Arguments, Nightmares, Deported, Fear. Using these words said by Morales makes us feel pity for him because it shows the struggle and difficulty of being an immigrant and in this case a false immigrant. After using those words the article also shows the reader despair by including leaving behind children and family which are important in everyones life making it possible to relate to this particular case. ]]> 2019-10-15 09:30:58 UTC https://padlet.com/gharris11/xp4ho3znwogr/wish/397804959 Ludovico https://padlet.com/gharris11/xp4ho3znwogr/wish/397804987 Pre and post modifiers such as "illegal workers", "illegal staff" and "illegal immigrant workers" are used. The diction of "illegal" adds a negative connotation to migrants and depicts them as scroungers as they are described as people who do not respect the law but have a job, and therefore earn money, but should not be able do so.
10 illegal workers working in the 'London laundry company Lily White Linen Ltd' run by Raja Ahmed were found. The quote below shows how companies run away from corruption inside their services hiring non documented immigrants, and paying less for their "desperate employers": "It was given penalties totalling £115,000, but has paid just £3,800." The post modifier just shows how the director has not paid enough money for the illegal migrants that illegally worked in the company.]]> 2019-10-15 09:31:05 UTC https://padlet.com/gharris11/xp4ho3znwogr/wish/397804987 Chloe https://padlet.com/gharris11/xp4ho3znwogr/wish/397805177 ‘"Confused and fearful’: New Yorkers grapple with Trump immigration policies"

Using the words "confused and fearful" as pre-modifiers paints immigrants in a sympathetic light. This helps create the perspective of immigrants being afraid and in a new situation. This makes people see them in more sympathetic light, and not in the light of them being bad and illegal

]]> 2019-10-15 09:31:35 UTC https://padlet.com/gharris11/xp4ho3znwogr/wish/397805177 Ludovica https://padlet.com/gharris11/xp4ho3znwogr/wish/397805707 Pre and post modifiers such as "undocumented immigrants", "cost up to", "uninsured, low-income illegal immigrants" depict immigrants as scroungers, who rely on the money of others to receive healthcare, but give nothing back to the society. This magnifies the stereotype that all immigrants are illegal, criminal and 'useless' to society. ]]> 2019-10-15 09:33:26 UTC https://padlet.com/gharris11/xp4ho3znwogr/wish/397805707 Matteo peanom https://padlet.com/gharris11/xp4ho3znwogr/wish/397805850 The photo used at the beginning of the article brings connotations of crime already, with the thick barbed-wire fence. However, the statement summarising the article is somewhat positively foreshadowing the overall article. But the throughout of fences, and correlating high, heavily secured fences with crime, bring the audience to believe that the article is showing that immigration does indeed bring crime to the UK.]]> 2019-10-15 09:34:00 UTC https://padlet.com/gharris11/xp4ho3znwogr/wish/397805850 Alessandro https://padlet.com/gharris11/xp4ho3znwogr/wish/397806297 Diction choice and emotive language of "desperate migrant", which is also a pre modifier. In the article, MIRROR has the readers kind of feel for the migrants and shows a positive connotation and bias towards the migrants, not shaming them in any way. In fact, "desperate" as a pre modifier shows the reader how the migrants are seeking a better life and it is their last resort and their only choice, and this creates a perspective where the reader is meant to sympathise with them. ]]> 2019-10-15 09:35:22 UTC https://padlet.com/gharris11/xp4ho3znwogr/wish/397806297 Vittoria https://padlet.com/gharris11/xp4ho3znwogr/wish/397809920 The use of quotes from the migrants such as "its no way to treat us, we have done nothing wrong and are not upsetting anyone", and "the conditions here are not great, but we would rather be here than at home", presents the immigrants as victims and pitiful, who are seeking for a better life due to the poor living conditions in their home country. This sheds a negative light on the government and the police, who instead is evicting the immigrants and making their life miserable. ]]> 2019-10-15 09:45:25 UTC https://padlet.com/gharris11/xp4ho3znwogr/wish/397809920 Ludovica 2 https://padlet.com/gharris11/xp4ho3znwogr/wish/397810162 Modal verbs in the phrases "should be able to make a free and informed choice about repatriation, and must not be pressed into going back" or "repatriation must take place in a safe and dignified manner" have a high modality which suggest an incentive to change how immigrants are treated in different countries. This creates a perspective of sympathy for the reader.]]> 2019-10-15 09:46:14 UTC https://padlet.com/gharris11/xp4ho3znwogr/wish/397810162 Alessandro (2) https://padlet.com/gharris11/xp4ho3znwogr/wish/397810874 “People can’t die like this,” Lampedusa Mayor Toto Martello told AFP. “We must identify the smuggling networks and encourage actions to make the Mediterranean safer.” Quotes like these said by the mayors has the reader really empathise and feel bad for the migrants. As well as the repetition of "pregnant women", which just adds to the fact that the article wants us to feel bad and empathise for these migrants, as stating that pregnant women have died, which obviously has the reader feel for them more. ]]> 2019-10-15 09:48:47 UTC https://padlet.com/gharris11/xp4ho3znwogr/wish/397810874 Irene https://padlet.com/gharris11/xp4ho3znwogr/wish/397811172 "The new rule would have made it possible to brand any immigrant with the potential to end up on public assistance as a burden"
The negative connotation of the word "brand" dehumanizes immigrants by suggesting that the immigrants aren't people with identities, but rather objects that must be marked in order to be identified. In addition, the post modifier of "as a burden", emphasizes that these immigrants have the potential to weigh down society. This feeds into the narrative of immigrants always being illegal (undocumented), and negatively impacting society.
]]> 2019-10-15 09:49:55 UTC https://padlet.com/gharris11/xp4ho3znwogr/wish/397811172 Matteo peanom https://padlet.com/gharris11/xp4ho3znwogr/wish/397811457 "Unbelievable act of brutality", this article uses emotive language to show the real force that he brought on the little child. This brings negative connotations with illegal immigrants and these violent crimes. The bias that is depicted does not pardon the man of his crimes, but the article associates violent criminals with illegal immigrants by stating "unbelievable act of brutality" in the heading/title.]]> 2019-10-15 09:50:58 UTC https://padlet.com/gharris11/xp4ho3znwogr/wish/397811457 Chloe https://padlet.com/gharris11/xp4ho3znwogr/wish/397811573 "The Trump administration earlier this year made sweeping changes to regulations that would deny green cards to immigrants who use some forms of public assistance."

Using the pre-modifier 'sweeping' implies that the Trump administration has made many changes in regards to immigration laws in the states. It also implies that the changes have been very drastic and affecting lots of people. The bias from The Guardian is that the readers should see Trump as too severe. ]]> 2019-10-15 09:51:22 UTC https://padlet.com/gharris11/xp4ho3znwogr/wish/397811573 Tommaso (2) https://padlet.com/gharris11/xp4ho3znwogr/wish/397811958 The image used of the beggining of the article portrays a negative connotation to how the U.S.A is dealing with immigrants. This image was just is a mural on dowtown Las Vegas which was done just a day after Trump ammended new laws regarding the Green Card and immigrants. The statue of liberty being arrested shows how the United States go vernment ammending these new laws and their new immigration policy is af they were arresting the statue of liberty. As for immigrants in the United States they have basically removed liverty from immigrants.]]> 2019-10-15 09:52:54 UTC https://padlet.com/gharris11/xp4ho3znwogr/wish/397811958 Chloe https://padlet.com/gharris11/xp4ho3znwogr/wish/397812834 "Trump bans immigrants from entering US if they are too poor to afford healthcare"

Using the word 'poor' comes with negative connotations of being less than other people. It paints Trump in a negative light because it shows him as not being caring or compassionate towards less fortunate people.

]]> 2019-10-15 09:56:15 UTC https://padlet.com/gharris11/xp4ho3znwogr/wish/397812834 Vittoria (2) https://padlet.com/gharris11/xp4ho3znwogr/wish/397813193 The article connotes a negative feeling towards migrants and immigrations as it manipulates the wording of the governors and politicians who threaten each other saying "we will send 2.6 million refugees your way." This demonstrates how people do not want to deal with the immigrants and they are bargains to a country, showing how welcoming immigrants into their country will backfire. ]]> 2019-10-15 09:57:48 UTC https://padlet.com/gharris11/xp4ho3znwogr/wish/397813193 Irene 2 https://padlet.com/gharris11/xp4ho3znwogr/wish/397813330 " Two facilities prematurely placed detainees in disciplinary segregation. "
This phrase was repeated several times throughout the article. The repeated use of the word segregation doesn't only emphasize the extent of the abuse that the detainees are subjected to in the facilities but also has a rather negative connotation as it evokes ideas of violence, inequality and racism in the reader. This amplifies the sense of compassion in the reader and creates the perspective that immigrants are treated unjustly and inhumanely in the ICE facilities.]]> 2019-10-15 09:58:19 UTC https://padlet.com/gharris11/xp4ho3znwogr/wish/397813330 Luca (2) https://padlet.com/gharris11/xp4ho3znwogr/wish/397813343
"The government of Pedro Sánchez, Spain’s caretaker prime minister, said on Sunday that it was preparing the southern Andalucían port of Algeciras to accept the Open Arms, an NGO ship carrying 147 migrants. The Spanish vessel has been waiting at sea off the Italian island of Lampedusa for two weeks in difficult weather with worsening living conditions aboard."

Words as "difficult weather" and "worsening living conditions" gives a negative connotation towards Italy's decision to not take in the immigrants and supports Spain. ]]> 2019-10-15 09:58:20 UTC https://padlet.com/gharris11/xp4ho3znwogr/wish/397813343 Ludovico (2) https://padlet.com/gharris11/xp4ho3znwogr/wish/397813367 A British family was jailed after mistakenly crossing Canadian border into US. The use of emotive language in the quote of the 24 year old mother: “The memory of our little baby having to sleep on a dirty floor of a cell will haunt us forever” portrays how some pity towards migrants should be felt. A positive bias judgement is been expressed towards migr]]> 2019-10-15 09:58:25 UTC https://padlet.com/gharris11/xp4ho3znwogr/wish/397813367 Lorenzo (2) https://padlet.com/gharris11/xp4ho3znwogr/wish/397813655 "Joe Giudice couldn’t be happier now that’s he’s out of ICE custody, according to a new screenshot of the “Real Housewives of New Jersey” star smiling from ear-to-ear".

It uses emotive language when it says happier, whole new man shows how leaving ICE which detains immigrants made him much happier which puts us on his side. Putting us on his side shows that ICE is negative in a persons life and that leaving would make them happier and completely change their lives putting ICE in a negative light. ]]> 2019-10-15 09:59:34 UTC https://padlet.com/gharris11/xp4ho3znwogr/wish/397813655 Ludovica 3 https://padlet.com/gharris11/xp4ho3znwogr/wish/397813705 The article uses omission, providing quotes only from authorities, such as "We have been a soft touch on foreign criminals for too long." and "Deterring foreign criminals from re-entering the country and putting those that do behind bars for longer will make our country safer." which put the government under a good light implying that it has always been lenient with immigrants, but now they will care for their the safety citizens. This pushes the reader to side with the government's perspective, seeing immigrants as a danger to society.]]> 2019-10-15 09:59:47 UTC https://padlet.com/gharris11/xp4ho3znwogr/wish/397813705 Chloe https://padlet.com/gharris11/xp4ho3znwogr/wish/397814144 "Refugees are often people of great skill, resourcefulness and industry."

"I have remained determined to elevate the plight of refugees to the top of the global agenda today."

By using the quote "people of great skill, resourcefulness and industry," The Independent is painting immigrants in the light of being useful and resourceful people who will benefit the country they are coming to, rather than being unskilled and unhelpful. This shows the reader that they will be helpful in their country rather than 'taking over' their country.

The pre-modifier 'plight' implies that it is something unfortunate that needs help and assistance. This uses the bias that refugees need help, and not to be forced back into their own countries.

]]> 2019-10-15 10:01:27 UTC https://padlet.com/gharris11/xp4ho3znwogr/wish/397814144 Aidyn (2) https://padlet.com/gharris11/xp4ho3znwogr/wish/397815558 "Far from demanding an immigration crackdown, no less than 71 per cent support allowing EU migrants to come to the UK..."
The article uses a pre modifier to the number of 71% , that being "no less than" meaning that the article finds this number surprising and shocking.
"The results represent a striking shift from three years ago"
Once again, another pre modifier is used, this time labelling the shift as "strivking", probably insinuating the views of this article being negative towards this shift and change.]]> 2019-10-15 10:05:50 UTC https://padlet.com/gharris11/xp4ho3znwogr/wish/397815558 Alessandro (3) https://padlet.com/gharris11/xp4ho3znwogr/wish/397815922 Pre modifier of "dramatically different". The article through the use of pre modifiers is trying to have the reader feel for and empathize for these immigrants who are getting sent back to their countries by Donald Trump, in specific "Nak Kim ‘Rickie’ Chhoeun", who came to live in the US as a Cambodian refugee in 1981. In the sentence where there is "dramatically different" it states that the lives these immigrants are living will dramatically change as immigrants are now getting deported at a way faster rate. ]]> 2019-10-15 10:06:53 UTC https://padlet.com/gharris11/xp4ho3znwogr/wish/397815922 Irene 3 https://padlet.com/gharris11/xp4ho3znwogr/wish/397816177 " Shipon Ahmed, 39, left the five-year-old in agony after shattering the strongest bone in his body by kicking or stamping on him with devastating force. "

The pre and post modifiers of " shattering the strongest bone in his body" are used to portray Ahmed as a violent monster. In fact, the word "shattering" creates a vivid visual of destruction in the reader and the post modifier of "strongest bone in his body" demonstrates that Ahmed acted with such violence and force that he was able to break the strongest bone in the child's body. The fact that the bone wasn't named also suggests that this was an exaggeration and feeds into the narrative that all migrants are violent animals capable of atrocities. ]]> 2019-10-15 10:07:30 UTC https://padlet.com/gharris11/xp4ho3znwogr/wish/397816177 Tommaso (3) https://padlet.com/gharris11/xp4ho3znwogr/wish/397816461 The article one again is giving a negative connotation on how the Trump government is dealing with immigrants. This can be seen when the author quotes Senator Ed Merkley “Donald Trump is literally deporting kids with cancer.” The word cancer is used as an example of the many diseases that these kids have and the fact that Trump is deporting them. I think that the word cancer was used as it is a disease which everyone knows about and many people suffer from it worldwide]]> 2019-10-15 10:08:14 UTC https://padlet.com/gharris11/xp4ho3znwogr/wish/397816461 Aisaule 2 https://padlet.com/gharris11/xp4ho3znwogr/wish/397816504 Even looking at the name of the article-you can assume that migrants from more "wealthy" countries like Britain feel more brave and demanding for visa, while a migrant from a country like Nigeria, would probably beg or cry for a visa. ]]> 2019-10-15 10:08:26 UTC https://padlet.com/gharris11/xp4ho3znwogr/wish/397816504 Vittoria 3 https://padlet.com/gharris11/xp4ho3znwogr/wish/397816524 “These actions are completely unacceptable, let alone by someone who is tasked with protecting and serving our community,” the congressman said in a statement. Words like "completely unacceptable" shows how people are talking against stereotypes dehumanising immigrants, thereof protecting immigrant's reputations and working towards creating a common positive image towards immigrants and not associating them as "drunks" or criminals. ]]> 2019-10-15 10:08:29 UTC https://padlet.com/gharris11/xp4ho3znwogr/wish/397816524 Matteo peanom https://padlet.com/gharris11/xp4ho3znwogr/wish/397816645 The pre-modifier 'sneak' suggests that these illegal immigrants from Mexico coming into the US, were sly and devious. This pre-modifier implies that the immigrants were trying to bend the law to get into the US. However, after the video was posted, "people were quick to support the men on social media". The support that the men got means that people back them, but the way in which the title portrays the men is that they are breaking the law and being mischievous.]]> 2019-10-15 10:08:50 UTC https://padlet.com/gharris11/xp4ho3znwogr/wish/397816645 Ludovica 4 https://padlet.com/gharris11/xp4ho3znwogr/wish/397817191 The use of this image shows ]]> 2019-10-15 10:10:21 UTC https://padlet.com/gharris11/xp4ho3znwogr/wish/397817191 Aidyn (3) https://padlet.com/gharris11/xp4ho3znwogr/wish/397818412 " The failure to include a detailed exploration of immigration in school"

By using the descriptive word "failure", it shows that the article believes strongly in the teaching of immigration in schools, and believe that it is an extreme loss to not do so, providing a negative view on the absence of immigration education in schools. ]]> 2019-10-15 10:13:36 UTC https://padlet.com/gharris11/xp4ho3znwogr/wish/397818412 Luca (3) https://padlet.com/gharris11/xp4ho3znwogr/wish/397818731 2019-10-15 10:14:48 UTC https://padlet.com/gharris11/xp4ho3znwogr/wish/397818731