Media ethics and regulation
Subtitle: insights from Africa
By: editor, Christina Chan-Meetoo
Published: 2013
Language: eng; fre
Format: [electronic resource] :
Number of pages: 209
ISBN-13: 9789956790234; 9789956790111
Subjects: Mass media; Self-regulation; Journalistic ethics; Moral and ethical aspects
Other titles: Project Muse UPCC books.
Description: This book provides useful pointers to help journalists navigate the dilemmas they face in the professional practice. It provides an enlightening overview of the views of Mauritian journalists on their own industry and an in-depth look at the South African model for self-regulation. As part of the ethical approach, the book also reviews the main issues related to gender-sensitive reporting, in view of the significant role the media have to play in gender education. In an age of information overload, over-exposure to a hyper-mediated culture and the rise of user-generated content, journalists increasingly strive to remain relevant. The temptation to use lower standards, resort to sensationalism and even paycheck journalism is strong. Such examples of unethical practice can only further undermine the credibility of a profession which purports to act as a watchdog, a Fourth Estate. Claims that ethics is a private affair no longer hold good. Journalism is a public good and the need to a clear social contract is stronger than ever in a world where transparency and accountability are on the agenda. Mechanisms for ensuring ethical practice are essential and should be hailed as beacons for a stronger journalism.
Notes: Issued as part of UPCC book collections on Project MUSE.

Includes bibliographical references.

Mode of access: World Wide Web.

Includes 1 chapter in French.

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Table of contents: title: Foreword; title: Africa's media : between professional ethics and cultural belonging / Francis B. Nyamnjoh; title: Ethics in journalism : why and how? / Christina Chan-Meetoo; title: Guidelines for ethical journalism : and beyond / Johan Retief; title: Content of regulation in south Africa / Johan Retief; title: The gist of the Code / Johan Retief; title: Éthique et deontologie / Bruno Albin; title: Media education for gender equitable development / Sheila Bunwaree; title: Gender sensitive reporting / Christina Chan-Meetoo; title: Addenda.