The inappropriate words used in media headlines around domestic and gender-based violence are shown in the word cloud above.
The words and phrases highlighted in red are examples of discriminative and stereotyping vocabulary. When used in headlines, their purpose is to draw attention to certain characteristics of the people involved. Minority groups are usually the ones affected by this kind of aggressive language.
Sexual orientation, ethnicity and similar characteristics do not have to be intruded into articles about domestic violence. Discriminative words used in media headlines have an extremely strong effect on minority groups and distinguish them from other members of society.
Even more extreme is the use of ready-made expressions that draw a pseudo-logical link between a specific group and a criminal act - such as "rape-refugees" or "gay-killers". This kind of jargon has no place in journalistic materials, especially as part of headlines that promise yet another sensation.
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