#JusticeforCindy: a content analysis of legacy and social media

This study examines the portrayal of Cindy Gladue on X (formerly Twitter) and in legacy news media, linking her case to the broader framing of violence against Indigenous women in Canada’s criminal justice system. Gladue, a 36-year-old Indigenous woman, died in 2011, and her murderers’ case, R v Bar...

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Authors: Madigan, Brook (Author) ; Snow, Natalie (Author) ; Khan, Arsala (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2025
In: Journal of ethnicity in criminal justice
Year: 2025, Volume: 23, Issue: 2, Pages: 118-140
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Keywords:
Sexual Violence
Media framing
Indigenous
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Summary:This study examines the portrayal of Cindy Gladue on X (formerly Twitter) and in legacy news media, linking her case to the broader framing of violence against Indigenous women in Canada’s criminal justice system. Gladue, a 36-year-old Indigenous woman, died in 2011, and her murderers’ case, R v Barton, reached the Supreme Court of Canada. Using media analysis, the research reviewed press coverage via ProQuest Newstream and posts under four hashtags (MMIW, JusticeforCindy, SCC, MMIW). Content analysis revealed four key themes: sexual violence, justice-seeking, system failures, and positive portrayals of Gladue, highlighting colonialism’s ongoing impact and medium differences. The study concludes with recommendations for future research.
ISSN:1537-7946
DOI:10.1080/15377938.2025.2485889