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Representation of Catherine Middleton and Meghan Markle: Perfect and Imperfect Women
2024 (English)Independent thesis Advanced level (degree of Master (Two Years)), 20 credits / 30 HE creditsStudent thesis
Abstract [en]

Media reports often shape public opinion of celebrities and public figures. In particular, those with influence are subject to consistent and occasionally harsh portrayals. One group of people who have been described and judged ad nauseum in mass media is the British Royal Family, especially female figures such as Catherine Middleton and Meghan Markle. This thesis aims to examine the representation of Catherine Middleton and Meghan Markle and investigate whether there are any similarities and differences in their portrayal in The Guardian and The Sun. The data collection method is textual analysis, where I divided the newspaper into two categories: family and royal etiquette concerning fashion. The findings show that there is a massive difference in how Meghan Markle is portrayed. Meghan Markle is described negatively in all themes, wheras Catherine Middleton is portrayed positively. There is a massive comparison between the royal women throughout the themes. The results may influence the representation of women in the future. 

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2024. , p. 59
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Representation, Catherine Middleton, Meghan Markle, Family, Royal Etiquette and Fashion
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Humanities and the Arts
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URN: urn:nbn:se:mau:diva-71314OAI: oai:DiVA.org:mau-71314DiVA, id: diva2:1899933
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KS K3 Culture and Change
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Available from: 2024-09-23 Created: 2024-09-20 Last updated: 2024-09-23Bibliographically approved

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