Homeless Culture and the Media:   How the Media Educate Audiences in their Portrayal of America's Homeless Culture
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Chapter 7. Analysis

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Research Question

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Analysis Overview

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A Reporter’s World View Guides the Questions

86

Analysis of Stories of the Homeless and Crime

87

Violence in General on Television

88

Negativity and the Homeless

88

Linking the Word “Homeless” with Criminal Activity

89

Chapter 8. Conclusion and Recommendations

91

Opportunities for Further Study

96

Appendix A: Statistical Analysis

97

Content Ratings by Category and Media

97

Analysis Details

98

Appendix B: Questions Asked of the Homeless

104

Appendix C: Interviews with the Homeless

105

Appendix D: Ethnographic Field Research

145

Introduction

145

Methodology

145

Observation

145

Appendix E: Who the Homeless Are (Interviews)

154

Interview Methodology

154

Appendix F: The Homeless in Shelter Activity Logs

169

Appendix G: Analysis of Shelter Log Data

182

References

183

Index

187

About the Author

190