"إعلام الأقلّيّات في الوطن العربيّ بين الغياب ومحاولات التّأسيس: مقاربة مقارنة في التّمثيل والاعتراف"

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Abstract (English)

This study examines minority media in the Arab world through a comparative approach that seeks to analyze its position between structural absence and emerging attempts at institutionalisation, within a context characterised by the dominance of the nation-state over the media sphere and the marginalisation of cultural, linguistic, and sectarian diversity. The research is guided by a central question: to what extent do minority media exist in the Arab world, and what are the conditions and limits of its emergence within diverse political and social contexts? The study aims to analyse patterns of minority representation in Arab media and to understand the relationship between media practices and cultural recognition, with particular attention to the capacity of minorities to produce relatively autonomous media discourses independent of political authority. It also seeks to highlight similarities and differences among Arab experiences in this field.

Methodologically, the research adopts a qualitative comparative approach based on media discourse analysis, the examination of communication policies, and a critical review of relevant academic literature. The sample includes four representative cases: Amazigh media in Morocco and Algeria, Kurdish media in Iraq and Syria, Zaydi media in Yemen, and Nubian media in Egypt. The theoretical framework is grounded in media representation theory and recognition theory, which provide analytical tools for understanding symbolic domination and cultural justice in the media field.

Findings from this research indicate that minority media in the Arab world remain in a transitional phase, oscillating between symbolic recognition and political instrumentalisation, with significant variation in levels of institutional development. This study contributes to academic debates on media pluralism and cultural recognition in Arab contexts.