MEDIA, IDENTITY AND INCLUSION: BETWEEN INFORMING AND MISINFORMING

Abstract

This text analyzes transdisciplinarily the discursive mechanisms employed and the social implications derived from the coverage of two news stories about non-binary gender identity in five digital Mexican newspapers. The results indicate: a lack of understanding of inclusive Spanish discursive mechanisms (majority use of the generic masculine, errors in grammatical agreement, and shifts in gender reference); an absence of pertinent information about non-binary identity, and diverse stances towards sexual and gender diversity: a covert position against non-binary identities, a respectful but linguistically imprecise approach and a congruent perspective between openness and appropriate use of inclusive language. Finally, this study highlights the need for more precise and inclusive news coverage.

Key words: Discourse; identity; gender; mass media; gender-inclusive language