"MEDIA FRAMING ANALYSIS IN THE PROCESS OF LEGITIMIZING WOMEN'S FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS IN ABORTION CASES"
Fundamental rights, Abortion, Media framing, Reproductive rights, Digital communication
This dissertation aims to analyze the media framing of news about abortion in Brazil, highlighting how the press contributes to the legitimization or delegitimization of women's fundamental rights, especially the right to terminate a pregnancy. The research is based on communication theories, particularly framing theory, to examine how news published between 2017 and 2023 addresses the issue of abortion, either making women who undergo the procedure invisible or marginalizing them. The content analysis of the articles reveals patterns of female invisibility and the stigmatization of abortion, suggesting that the media often prioritizes moralistic and religious discourses over an approach focused on reproductive rights and public health. The study emphasizes the importance of more inclusive and informed coverage to ensure the protection of women's fundamental rights.