Tendencies in the Media Coverage of Two Educational Books Concerning Taboo Themes

Abstract

The article examines the media coverage of two books intended for children and teenagers that concern taboo themes, such as sexual education and same-sex partnership. A similarity in the coverage is demonstrated where limited conservative stances become overrepresented through a large number of publications in a short period of time. The results are presented with regard to media effects and the formation of attitudes in a wide range of recipients of mediatized messages.