The wall-to-wall coverage of Mangione has been interpreted as a result of Thompson's status as a healthcare industry executive in a country where many people are frustrated about rising healthcare costs and lack of insurance coverage. But the acceptance of that explanation itself reflects a racist double standard.
Dr. Joseph Richardson notes that had [Mangione] been a young Black man, the narrative would be different, illustrating a concerning trend in how race influences media portrayal of crime.
The overwhelming media narrative reinforces the idea that only certain people commit crime, pointing to a systemic bias that shapes public perception of perpetrators based on race and socio-economic status.
Studies show that white male perpetrators of gun violence are often depicted more compassionately by news outlets, with an emphasis on their mental health and potential contributing factors.
Collection
[
|
...
]