Prejudice in the press? : investigating bias in coverage of race, gender, sexuality and religion /

"Using an audit technique the authors evaluate whether reporters and editors write different narratives depending on the characteristics of the principles in the story. Results indicate that race, sex, sexuality and religion have little effect on whether a story will be covered. Results of this...

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Main Authors: Yancey, George A., 1962- (Author), Brunson, Alicia L. (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, [2019]
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Summary:"Using an audit technique the authors evaluate whether reporters and editors write different narratives depending on the characteristics of the principles in the story. Results indicate that race, sex, sexuality and religion have little effect on whether a story will be covered. Results of this study are important for journalist seeking to move closer to objective reporting standards"--
Physical Description:v, 180 pages ; 23 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781476671482
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