مطالعه تطبیقی مفهوم آزادی در روزنامه های مردم سالاری و رسالت(شهریورماه تا دی ماه 1401)

The concept of freedom has gained increased attention in the contemporary era, especially with the penetration of technology into media and the expansion of communication within society. This study aims to conduct a comparative analysis of the concept of freedom as portrayed in the Iranian newspapers Mardomsalari and Resalat during the period from September to December 1401 (2022-2023). The research population consisted of all issues of these two newspapers published in the specified timeframe, and the sample included all relevant articles. Content analysis was employed as the research method, using a checklist based on the dimensions of freedom to categorize and analyze the content. Findings indicate that among the four dimensions examined—political freedom, freedom of expression, freedom of association, and social freedom—both newspapers predominantly focused on freedom of expression. Moreover, political freedom, particularly the expression of political opinions aligned with each newspaper’s ideological stance, received more emphasis than associational and social freedoms. The study also revealed that Mardomsalari featured a higher frequency of articles on freedom, often framed as critical of government and legislative authorities with a negative orientation. In contrast, Resalat tended to present criticisms with a more positive tone, avoiding direct confrontation with high-ranking officials and government institutions. These results highlight differing editorial approaches to freedom of expression within Iranian media and reflect broader sociopolitical dynamics.