出版社：Eurasian Society of Educational Research Association
摘要：In several shows prepared for children and adults in the media, the representation of ldquo;individuals with special needsrdquo; can ensure that other members of the society empathize with disability and the characteristics of disabled people, and make it easier that prejudices are replaced by social acceptance through gaining information. Finding a place frequently used in childrenrsquo;s literature, childrenrsquo;s reality satisfies the curiosity and experience-gaining demands of children about the cases they encounter for the first time using various examples, and helps them internalize the information and experience they gain. Childrenrsquo;s shows and cartoons have an effective power in influencing the viewpoint of children as target group for disabled people within the framework of ldquo;childrenrsquo;s realityrdquo; by means of the representation of children with special needs who are socially disadvantaged. In this context, the purpose of this study is to evaluate and examine in terms of various factors the social representation style of main characters with Down Syndrome represented in ldquo;My Brother Ozirdquo; and ldquo;Punkyrdquo; cartoons broadcasted on local children television channels and internet sites where cartoons for children can be found. 51 episodes of both cartoons (26 and 25) were viewed in the framework of the study and findings were analyzed using ldquo;document analysisrdquo; method which is a qualitative research method.
