Abstract

The health and economic consequences of Covid-19 have not affected the different groups in society equally, particularly the weakest communities, chief among them asylum seekers who have been hit the hardest. This study focuses on the Israeli media’s role during this crisis, and whether they have advocated or hindered African asylum seekers capability ‘to be secure’. This capability is the most important in the capabilities approach, as it advocates not only quality of life but also life itself. The study reveals mixed results as the Israeli media both hinders and advocates for asylum seekers’ security during the Covid-19 pandemic. By mapping out the themes of the media coverage, this study serves as a roadmap for policymakers and media organizations for the improvement of asylum seekers’ security through mass media coverage. Furthermore, this study contributes to the debate regarding the role media should play in society, especially regarding asylum seekers in their time of need.

中文翻译：

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“安全”的能力：以色列 Covid-19 期间非洲寻求庇护者的媒体报道

摘要

Covid-19 的健康和经济后果并没有平等地影响社会中的不同群体，特别是最弱小的社区，其中主要是受到最严重打击的寻求庇护者。本研究重点关注以色列媒体在这场危机中的作用，以及他们是否提倡或阻碍非洲寻求庇护者“获得安全”的能力。这种能力是能力方法中最重要的，因为它不仅倡导生活质量，而且倡导生活本身。该研究揭示了不同的结果，因为以色列媒体在 Covid-19 大流行期间既阻碍又倡导寻求庇护者的安全。通过绘制媒体报道的主题，本研究为政策制定者和媒体组织通过大众媒体报道提高寻求庇护者的安全性提供了路线图。此外，