Representations of sexuality in the Slovak media – the case of politics and violence
Representations of sexuality in the Slovak media – the case of politics and violence

Summary/Abstract: The media form just one of the main discursive arenas in which normative forms of sexuality, including scripts, are constructed. This article reports on the results of an analysis of sexual themes in the Slovak media focusing particularly on the political and violent contexts in which they occur. The research was conducted on electronic media (public service television and Markíza, the most popular commercial channel in Slovakia) and also print media (Nový čas and SME, the most widely-read tabloid and non-tabloid daily newspapers respectively). The period monitored was the years 2005/2006 and 2012/2013. Quantitative and qualitative research was performed on the media items. The results show that discussions of sexuality underwent marked differences in the seven-year gap and that there are differences in the electronic and print media as well. Media type is also important with differences evident in public service vs. commercial and tabloid vs. non-tabloid. The findings are discussed in relation to the potential consequences for quality of intimate and sexual life, sexual health and intimate citizenship.

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