Framing discrimination in the news: A mixed-methods analysis of frames in Belgian newspapers

Lise-Lore Steeman, Marte Everaerts, David De Coninck, Leen d, Department of Communication Science, Media Culture , Policy Lab, KU Leuven, Research group on social, and population change, KU Leuven

Journalism: Theory, Practice & Criticism

Published online on May 04, 2026

Abstract

Journalism, Ahead of Print.
News media can shape public understanding of societal issues by either reinforcing divisions or promoting awareness. This study explores how Belgian newspapers framed discrimination between 2019 and 2023. Based on a qualitative analysis of 52 articles and ...