The Portrayal Of Commercial Sex Workers In Television Dramas Implications On Creating Awareness About Hivaids

This study examines how commercial sex workers are portrayed inrntelevision dramas. It also suggests the implications the portrayals have inrncreating awareness about HIV/AIDS and related issues.rnBoth qualitative and quantitative research methods are employed. Datarnwas gathered through quantitative content analysis from 10 Ethiopianrntelevision dramas. In-depth interviews were conducted to gather datarnfrom scriptwriters, directors, commercial sex workers and an expert inrnentertainment education drama. SPSS package was used to analyse therndata gathered through content analysis. The study reveals thatrncommercial sex workers are positively portrayed but they are underrnrepresented in the dramas. This research is the first of its kinds inrnEthiopia.rnThus, the research findings can contribute for the improvement of therndramas concerning commercial sex workers and HIV related matters.

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