Media content analysis for BC Women’s Sexual Assault Service (SAS) – 1 student
SAS is looking for 1 student to assist with the data collection required for a systematic media content analysis of current (mainstream) discourse around sexual assault. The outline and plan for the data collection will be drafted in consultation with study investigator(s) (and student’s supervisor if there is one). The use of the data for publication is also an option, and can be discussed with the study investigator(s). Compensation is $15/hour for up to 67 hours over a three month period (2017).
BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre (BCWH) is the provincial resource for all aspects of women’s health. BCWH is dedicated to providing one-of-a-kind care to meet women’s specialized health needs, from maternity, birthing and clinical care over the life span to service delivery and provincial outreach activities. BC Women’s has a reputation as an academic health sciences centre, is affiliated with the University of British Columbia (UBC) through the Women’s Health Research Institute (WHRI), and is a frequent collaborator with Simon Fraser University (SFU).
Survivor responses to sexual assault are affected by many factors and their experience may be shaped by how they perceive, and are perceived, by those around them. Public perceptions of sexual assault are mired in misconceptions and victim-blaming. Lack of knowledge and awareness makes public perception of sexual assault highly vulnerable to influence by persons in positions of power (policy makers, legal professionals, educators, health professionals etc.) which in turn may effect survivors decision to disclose. Choosing not to disclose sexual assault may have harmful and lead to lasting health and social consequences for survivors, their families, and communities. SAS seeks to better understand public perception of sexual assault and who has influence, attention needs to be given to media and power holders, with a content analysis conducted of mainstream print, radio, television, and social media.
Contact Info:
Aimee Nygaard
Phone: (604) 875-2478
Email: aimee.nygaard@bcwomensfoundation.org
Application:
Please send current CV and cover letter detailing experience(s) with media content analysis/data collection and understanding of this form of analysis, as well as any other relevant experience (max 500 words).
Deadline:
April 7, 2017