Metajournalistic Discourse in US Coverage of Brazil
Journalistic Roles and Values Related to Threats to Democracy
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 7897136 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Marialina C Antolini (0009-0006-5384-5711, Michigan State University, corresponding author), Marcos Paulo Da Silva (0000-0003-2868-4865, Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul), Tim P Vos (0000-0002-7174-5574, Michigan State University) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 26 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 279-296 |
| Publication date | 2025-02-17 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journalism Studies (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1461-670X • E-ISSN: 1469-9699 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/1461670x.2024.2421350 |
| OpenAlex | W4403872174 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 3 |
| References cited | 39 |
The rise of far-right leaders around the world and, consequently, the threats to democratic institutions, journalists, and freedom of press have been an occasion for journalists to question whether old approaches to covering politics works in this new environment. While U.S. journalists have been reluctant to engage with politicians in debates about journalism, the fate of journalists in Brazil may serve as a proxy for journalists to think about how they defend journalism. This study examines metajournalistic discourse in two of the U.S.’s biggest newspapers about Brazilian former President Jair Bolsonaro’s interactions with journalism. By discourse analyzing 221 articles from The New York Times and The Washington Post, the research identified discursive devices used by journalists to legitimize journalistic values. The findings show a pronounced metajournalistic discourse beyond opinion articles and news pieces at the international desk
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| Unique citing works | 3 |
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| Citations per year | 3 |
| Citation span | 2025 - 2026 (2) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 1 |