JN 311 1nd Edition Lecture 20Outline of Last Lecture I. Mobile, Tech & The FutureOutline of Current Lecture II. Diversity in the NewsCurrent LectureWhat is Diversity?-“Condition of being different or having differences”Diversity and the News-Race-Religion-Ethnicity-Gender-Weight-Politics-Age-Income-LGBT-Mental Health-Focal Points-News content-Who is interviewed?-How often do social groups appear in the newsThese notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute.-Stereotypes- widely held but oversimplified image or idea or a type of person orthing-Newsroom Employment-Does the newsroom reflect society?SPJ Code of Ethics-Tell the story of the diversity and magnitude of the human experience boldly, even when it is unpopular to do so.-Examine their own cultural values and avoid imposing those values on others-Avoid stereotypes by race, gender, age, religion, ethnicity, geography, sexual orientation, disability, and physical.News Content-Key issues-Prevalence -Framing (and stereotypes)So what?-News portrayals shape perceptions-Concerning prevalence-Stereotypes-Prejudice-DiscriminationWhy?-Why do stereotypical portrayals or social groups appear in the news?-Potential explanations-Personal stereotypes and prejudice-Time constraints, narrative structure-Ignorance, misunderstandingWhat can journalist do?-Increase source diversity-Avoid stereotypes, provide context-Word usageRacial minorities in the newsroom-U.S. population (3/10)-Newsroom (1/10)-Women are represented better but tend to be in lower level
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