The perception of groups of foreigners on local radio and television

The aim of this paper is to analyze the representation of foreign people in local media. It is based on the hypothesis that proximity to social environment contributes to properly explain immigration and cultural diversity. The analysis of the TV and radio chart demonstrates the existence of few TV and radio programs that enhance emotional links between immigrants and local population. From immigrant associations perspectives, is made manifest that tension and social conflict continue to be the main factors determining their presence in mass media.