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UK media's coverage of grooming gangs scrutinized: Examining the discrepancies

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UK media's coverage of grooming gangs scrutinized: Examining the discrepancies

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  • Matthew Goodwin, a British political scientist, criticized the inadequate coverage of the grooming gangs scandal by the UK media.
  • Using Lexis, Goodwin analyzed media coverage from 2011 to 2025, highlighting that reports on grooming gangs were scarce.
  • He notes a considerable disparity in coverage, with only 4,659 articles on grooming gangs versus over 17,000 on related topics like Islamophobia.
  • Goodwin attributes the media silence to a reluctance to challenge narratives around immigration and multiculturalism.
  • He calls for the media to prioritize the grooming gangs issue and hold accountable those responsible for the neglect. Read more here.

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