Publication Type: Conference Paper/Unpublished Manuscript
Abstract: A computer-assisted analysis of the U.S. mainstream press is conducted in order to decipher the presence of pro-war and anti-war master frames. To carry out the study, master frames advocated by pro-war and anti-war organizational groups were first garnered. An examination of news articles was then carried out to investigate whether or not the frames were manifested in the articles. Results showed that coverage of each demonstration group type tended to reflect the master frames of the group type in question. Overall, anti-war frames were unexpectedly used more frequently than pro-war frames. Findings also showed, however, that negative cue words tended to be used more frequently in reference to anti-war groups than pro-war groups.

Publication Type: Conference Paper/Unpublished Manuscript
Review Method: Peer Reviewed
Abstract: This paper examines the stereotypes that have been associated with the abilities of football players of different races. This practice often leads to "stacking", which Coakley (1998) defines as "players from a certain racial or ethnic group being either over- or under-represented at certain positions in team sports". Traditionally, this has meant that African Americans were less likely to be found in "thinking" positions in football, most notably at quarterback, offensive center, and inside linebacker. The author attempts to discern whether these stereotypes still exist in the minds of those most intimately involved with the issue: college and professional scouts. The paper explores these issues by using a content analysis of National Football League (NFL) draft periodicals published by a popular sports magazine in the United States. The results of the analysis show that scouts are significantly more likely to describe African American players in terms of their physical/athletic capabilities, and white players in terms of their mental/intelligence abilities.

Publication Type: Conference Paper/Unpublished Manuscript
Abstract: This paper examines the interactions between the Anti-War (AW) and the Support Our Troops (SOT) movements, which mobilized in response to the recent Iraq war. Through the strategic use of identity and claims of legitimacy, the AW and SOT movements attempted to bolster the power of and support for their movements while denouncing the activists and goals of the opposing movement. We explore these dynamics through the use of ethnography, including participant observation and interviews. This research was conducted at 3 war protest sites in Southern California over a four-month period from before the war began until after the combat stage was declared over.