METONYMICAL EXPRESSIONS ABOUT PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES IN AMERICAN AND BOSNIAN-HERZEGOVINIAN MEDIA
METONYMICAL EXPRESSIONS ABOUT PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES IN AMERICAN AND BOSNIAN-HERZEGOVINIAN MEDIA

Summary/Abstract: When engaging with media content, its consumers need to be mindful of potential negative media bias and stereotypical representation of minority groups, such as the disabled community. Critical consumption is essential in the context of the ableist perception of the world, often conveyed through metaphor and metonymy. Both frequently appear in the media, reinforcing prevalent societal attitudes and opinions. This paper examines the presence of conceptual metonymies in the American and Bosnian-Herzegovinian media coverage of individuals with disabilities. While a limited number of studies delved into the interplay between metaphor and disability, no studies were conducted on the relationship between media, disability, and conceptual metonymy. We believe that this study will contribute to an informative, cross-cultural understanding of disability media coverage practices since conceptual metonymy offers insights into the patterns of disability representation and perception.

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