Original research
par
Ekendahl, Mats, Josefin Månsson & Patrik Karlsson
Date de publication
2023
Géographie
Sweden
Langue de la ressource
English
Texte disponible en version intégrale
Oui
Open Access / OK to Reproduce
Oui
Évalué par des pairs
Yes
L’objectif
This study analyzes how cannabis is constructed in Swedish newspaper articles that mention both organized crime and cannabis. We ask how the drug and its buyers and sellers are described, what discourses are drawn upon, and discuss the relationship between media coverage and drug policy.
Constatations/points à retenir
The study shows that assumedly neutral journalistic voices emphasized the link between cannabis and violence and problematized cannabis buyers and sellers. This homogenous media coverage will probably contribute to keep the question of cannabis law reform discursively lifeless in Sweden.
La conception ou méthodologie de recherche
Analyzed articles (n=71) from four newspapers
Mots clés
Illegal drugs
Policy/Regulatory
Crime
