نمايش ويژگي هاي انتسابي افراد در برنامه جمعه ايراني راديو ايران

Representation of Ascribed Characteristics in "Jomʹe Irani" (Iranian Friday) from Iran Radio

Radio plays an important role in representing humans and different groups. This study examines the radio program "Jomʹe Irani" meaning Iranian Friday which is broadcast every Friday morning from Iran Radio. The research aims to answer these questions: how ascribed characteristics are presented in this program? How is the representation of the minorities? Which one is shown of the minorities: the common stereotypes or the realities of their life? The method used in this study is qualitative content analysis, especially semiotics; hence 6 volumes of this program including 11 hours and 37 minuets were chosen and analyzed. The results indicate that, this program doesnʹt work impartially in their representations and intentionally or unintentionally, some groups are more taken into consideration and some are not. Furthermore, this study finds out representation of minorities is more based on stereotypes than their real life.