Journal of Interdisciplinary Feminist Thought
Disciplines
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Studies | Political Science | Women's Studies
Abstract
This study investigates how international media covered a “first” event of its kind: the election of Iceland’s first female, and the world’s first openly gay, prime minister, Johanna Sigurdardottir. A qualitative content analysis examines if media framed Iceland’s new leader as a leader, a specifically female leader, or a specifically gay female leader. The findings provide insight regarding how media frame international female politicians in the 21st century, and the corresponding opportunities and challenges.
Recommended Citation
Mundy, Dean E.
(2013)
"Framing Saint Johanna: Media Coverage of Iceland’s First Female (and the World’s First Openly Gay) Prime Minister,"
Journal of Interdisciplinary Feminist Thought: Vol. 7:
Iss.
1, Article 5.
Available at:
https://digitalcommons.salve.edu/jift/vol7/iss1/5
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