Who Deserves Welfare? : Framing Social Assistance in Canadian News Media

Name: Who Deserves Welfare? : Framing Social Assistance in Canadian News Media
Brand: University of Toronto Press

University of Toronto Press

Welfare has long been a divisive issue in Canada, sparking debates across the political spectrum.\n In her latest text, political studies scholar Rebecca Wallace explores how Canadian media frames social assistance recipients. Revealing how race and identity shape public perceptions of welfare and redistribution, Who Deserves Welfare? presents a comprehensive analysis spanning several decades, from the 1990s to the 2020s, demonstrating how immigrant and Indigenous welfare recipients are framed differently.\n Drawing on a media analysis, a custom-designed survey, and a news framing experiment, Wallace shows how identity plays a crucial role in the media\u2019s representation of welfare recipients and public perceptions of deservingness. Immigrant recipients are often portrayed positively for their\n\nWho Deserves Welfare?\nFraming Social Assistance in Canadian News Media\nFree UK delivery on this item.\n\nThis brand new item is available with free UK delivery using Royal Mail tracked ;