Heroes or Villains, the Dutch Farmers During the Protests : Polarization in news articles about the Dutch farmers’ protests

These last years the farmers' protests have been very visible in the media. Media play an important role as they increase visibility, however, they can also influence people their opinions by focussing on different aspects of the protests and using certain frames such as spectacle and conflict. These frames have the risk of causing polarization. This study will focus on the extent to which printed media shows polarization regarding the Dutch farmers' protests.