I analysed 539 articles in total to identify the messages, communication techniques and sources of information in each of these.
I used critical discourse theory to identify the dominant points of view on each of these topics, and how certain vocabulary and communication styles and images have been used to create a common way of talking and thinking about unplanned pregnancy, abortion, child abandonment, foster care and adoption.
Young pregnant girls are increasingly individualised and demonised:
Young pregnant girls are increasingly individualised and demonised:
Language used includes: Shocking; skyrocketing; crisis, out of control; epidemic (medical term implying the widespread infectious disease).