The Contents of the Image of Iraqi Women in the Caricature of The Instagram Application As A Model - An Analytical Study

Abstract

This study aimed to answer the question: What is the media image of Iraqi women in Instagram cartoons? The Hella Sketchz page was analyzed to uncover this image through a content analysis of the cartoons. The study employed a descriptive-analytical approach using a content analysis tool to analyze all cartoons on the Hella Sketchz page from January 1, 2022, to December 31, 2023, totaling 137 cartoons. At the end of the study, the researcher arrived at several key findings, including: Themes: The media images focused on diverse themes related to daily life, social and cultural issues, including women's, family, and health issues, reflecting the variety of concerns and challenges faced by Iraqi women. Classifications of the media image: The media images can be classified into several main categories, including comedy, awareness, and social and political criticism, highlighting the role of cartoons in conveying messages in an innovative and entertaining way. Nature of the media image: The media image is characterized by its distinctive and simple graphic style, which facilitates quick and effective understanding of the conveyed message and draws attention to the issues raised in a creative way.