Changing worker identity in printed press in the discourse ofnew social movements

This research approaches "Changing Worker Identity in Printed Press" in the discourse of "New Social Movements". Explaning both the outdated and updated notions of Social Movements, specific newspapers are examined to find a valid answer to whether worker identity is differently expressed when making news. This research's methodology is based on Van Dijk's critical discourse analysis. Between the years 2002 – 2012, the numbers of the Cumhuriyet and Yeni Şafak newspapers dated 30 April , 1 May and 2 May were examined according to the criteria which have been determined. The change in the presentation of worker identity in printed pres with new social movements is expressed. The visbility of this change in the news is also argued. The research concludes that based on the observation on specified newspapers, the expression of the change in worker identity and worker demands is insufficient. Another conclusion is the fact that "New Social Movements", which has increasing global effects, reality impacts the axis opposition is not comprehended well. Final conclusion is that the newspapers in question utilized the "Worker Identity"in favor of their publishing policies. KEYWORDS: Classes, Social Movement, Identity, Discourse