The portrayal of commercial sex workers in television dramas: Implications on creating awareness about HIV/Aids
No Thumbnail Available
Date
2007-08
Authors
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
Volume Title
Publisher
Addis Ababa University
Abstract
This study examines how commercial sex workers are portrayed in
television dramas. It also suggests the implications the portrayals have in
creating awareness about HIV/AIDS and related issues.
Both qualitative and quantitative research methods are employed. Data
was gathered through quantitative content analysis from 10 Ethiopian
television dramas. In-depth interviews were conducted to gather data
from scriptwriters, directors, commercial sex workers and an expert in
entertainment education drama. SPSS package was used to analyse the
data gathered through content analysis. The study reveals that
commercial sex workers are positively portrayed but they are under
represented in the dramas. This research is the first of its kinds in
Ethiopia.
Thus, the research findings can contribute for the improvement of the
dramas concerning commercial sex workers and HIV related matters.
Description
Keywords
commercial sex workers