Archiv závěrečné práce Christina Zasorina FSS N-PL EP

Mgr. Kristina Zasorina

"Strangers" in Europe: the Influence of Politics on the Image of Foreigners and Minorities in French Press

"Strangers" in Europe: the Influence of Politics on the Image of Foreigners and Minorities in French Press

Abstract: Multiculturalism is the most suitable response to the reality of multiethnic society at present. While European countries try to be more tolerant and to follow human rights conception, its successfulness depends on circumstances of historical development of every separate country subjected to ethnic communities. Simultaneously France tries to keep idea of the nation basing on liberty, equality and fraternity and to assimilate the French of foreign origin which are perceived by majority of the population as ‘strangers’. Its result is expressed in the media whose messages are reflection of the reality either. The thesis will analyze the image of ‘visible minorities’ on the basis of the French press articles, examining how it has changed with the lapse of time? How has altered the position of editorials and how much it depended on government from political point of view? And what was the influence on media of international organizations concerning minority rights? Answers for these and other questions will be found in the thesis. …víceméně

minority, media, image, multiculturalism, assimilation, Maghreb, ethnicity, race, racism, France

Zadání: The situation in modern Europe is such that according to the conception of the EU European countries try to be more tolerant. Modern political community bets on multiculturalism (as a compromise). As to EU countries, they do it for obeying the codes, as to the non-member countries – to get credit with EU politicians. But this aspiration is not so often realized because historically European countries were made up of different nations, ethnic communities and religions. Many Europeans reproach immigrants and ‘others’ in ‘unwillingness to assimilate’ but they forget the result of assimilation is a change of ethnic identity and the loss of national identity which in the short term is impossible. That’s why the need for gradual integration takes place in European politics. Thus the choice of topic was dictated by constant interaction and mutual influence of component of Eastern civilization and European civilizations. Since there are constant clashes, the most important is the facts that the cultural, religious and philosophical positions are often diametrically opposite, resulting in difficulties in establishing a dialogue between civilizations. France is one of the obvious examples, being one of the multicultural states. Moreover, France is one of the authoritative countries influencing on the politics of many European countries and at the same time it is model for other countries as well. For research and analyze I will use articles of the French press during the end of 1970s and 1980s. Chronological framework is conditional by, firstly, accomplishment of Islam revolution in Iran, secondly, by evolution of Maghreb diaspora on the territory of France and penetration of Islam, spreading of Muslim culture on the territory of Europe (in our case in France). In my work there will be analyze of the image of minorities, how it has changed during short time, how position of editorial has changed and how much it depended on government from political point of view and also how the movements of human rights influenced on newspapers. As for bibliography, it will be more connected to political science, history and the issues of civilizations. In fact, the relevance of the topic is evidenced by the constantly continuing conflicts on the territory of Europe. In my work I’d like to find out what is the cause of these conflicts. Whether these acts are undertaken in the political cabinets or they are made spontaneously/historically in the society? Or is another subject – mass media – the main instigator? Whether this actor submitted to political authority or they consider to society opinion? Or there is the third variant: mass media as independent element? Finally, whether mass media are the reflection of what is going on or it is mostly shaping of what is going on? These are the main questions I want to answer in my research. …víceméně

Jazyk práce: angličtina