Perceptions and Interpretations of Teen Readers on News of Sexual Violence in Online Media Portals

Abstract

This study in general aims to find out how is the teenagers perception of online portals regarding sexual violence news , and specifically to find out further how is the interpretation of meaning is formed viewed from the existing social construction. . Using the case study method and Theory of Reception Analysis from Stuart Hall to examine the context of the unique phenomenon of this problem. The subjects of this study were teenager students at PKBM Harapan Bunda Jakarta. From the finding of the resecarh, it is shown that most young readers take the position of negotiated reading in percepting and interpreting the news of sexual violence in online news portals. It is hoped that this research will be able to find strategic patterns from reporting on sexual violence on online portals that can provide information, education on the problem of sexual violence in educational institutions and can find causes and solutions to prevent and overcome them.