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Chapter 17
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What do you think of when you hear the word alien?
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What about “Illegal Alien”
What do you think of when you see or hear that?
Does it apply to a specific demographic group?
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Even carefully chosen words Can be interpreted differently than
intended
Things that influence interpretation▪ Gender ▪ Race▪ Geographical▪ Ethnic background
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Define the following words▪ Majority▪ Ghetto▪ Inner City▪ How did you learn the definition of each?
Do you think that the definitions people have of these places▪ Help to develop stereotypes?
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There are terms used in newswriting that are preferred by different groups▪ African American▪ Chicano▪ Hispanic, Latino
▪ People of color How do you know what term is
appropriate at any given time?▪ Reporters often ask members of the group
how they would like to be addressed
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There are many organizations that help promote fairness NABJ NAHJ NAAJ NAGLJ
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During your newsgathering Consult different groups & sources▪ To find the appropriate terms to use▪ Age, Race, Gender, etc▪ This goes with the sensitivity that we discussed
earlier▪ Also helps to get different points of view
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One way the media can be more sensitive to the needs of minorities▪ Is to hire more minorities▪ Encourage them to express their diversity
Minorities make up ▪ 13-14 percent of the 54 thousand full time
journalists▪ 21 percent of the workforce in TV & Radio
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The increase in the Hispanic population Has led to the development of ▪ More Spanish speaking publications
Multicultural sensitivity▪ Not only includes the sources, but also the kinds
of stories chosen▪ Stereotypes presented in the media also impact
the groups portrayed
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Take out a piece of paper and something to writer with
We’re going to take a little quiz
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Gender Differences When covering stories of different genders▪ Try to avoid incorporating stereotypical elements▪ Use appearance descriptors only if used for both
genders
▪ Tips to avoid sexism, listed on Page 326-327
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Every group has some special needs and concerns about language. How would you describe the following▪ A man in a wheelchair▪ A person with AIDS▪ People over 65▪ Best place to start is to ask the people
you are discussing
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People with disabilities Don’t characterize someone as disabled▪ Unless it’s important to the story▪ Avoid the word “handicapped”
When interviewing people with disabilities▪ Be aware of – Pg 329▪ Volume▪ Perspective when writing▪ Use of Adjectives
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The U.S. Population is aging Often stories about elderly people are▪ Written by younger people▪ Developed from a younger perspective▪ Lack sensitivity towards age
When writing about people over 65▪ Avoid descriptors that apply only to older
people▪ Avoid stereotypes▪ More on pg 330
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Interview members of various ethnic and racial groups on campus or in your community about their concerns and the kinds of stories they think newspaper are not writing about them.
Devise 10 story ideas based on your interviews and select one to do a story on.