This edited collection seeks to better understand how journalism across cultures differs, presenting an in-depth exploration of global practices that departs from the typical Western-centric approach.
Journalists across the world are trained, generally speaking, within Western models of reporting and are taught to do so as a practice where reporters need to aspire and aim for. Yet what such training is short of achieving is teaching reporters how to 'do' journalism within their own environments. In turn, what is required is a method of journalistic training and practice that is reflective of the actual practice reporters encounter on the ground. In order to do so, a better understanding of how journalism is practised in different parts of the world, the context surrounding such practices, the issues and challenges associated, and the positive practices that Western journalism can offer, is necessary. Promoting and deploying a culturally-specific and politically-relevant journalism, this book provides just that.
Author(s): Saba Bebawi, Oxana Onilov
Series: Palgrave Studies in Journalism and the Global South
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
Year: 2023
Language: English
Pages: 212
City: Cham
Acknowledgements
Contents
Notes on Contributors
Chapter 1: Understanding Journalism Within Non-Western Contexts
Western Domination and the Role of Different Journalisms
Cultures of Journalism
Plan of the Book
References
Chapter 2: Harnessing Data and Digital Journalism in Latin America
Introduction
An Endless Source of Inspiration
Praxis
Journalism Shaped to Resist
Embracing New Practices
Business Models
A Never-Ending Search for Sustainability
From Basic to More Innovative Ideas
Two Main Sources of Funding
Data Journalism
Bringing Data Storytelling Principles to Latin American Newsrooms
A Range of Challenges to Overcome
Finding Solutions Through Cooperation
User-Generated Content
Punctual, But Promising: Engaging the Public to Make the News
In Time of Crisis, the Wise Build Bridges
Platforms
Finding a Balance Between Dependence and Strategic Use
The Future of Journalism in Latin America
References
Chapter 3: “Burmese Days” of Digitalization: From a Decade’s Dream of Myanmar’s Modern Journalistic Culture and Media System in the Making to a Press Freedom’s Nightmare of the Military Putsch in 2021
Introduction
Opening Up: Less Control, More Actors
Government Media Reforms
Transformation of the Broadcasting Sector
The Impact of Media Development Organizations and the Development of Journalists’ Associations
Coming Home: Exile Media
Ethnic Media
Coverage of Conflict: Rakhine—A Textbook Example for the Weaknesses of Journalistic Practice
Political Parallelism
Conclusion: Outlook
Discussion
References
Chapter 4: Recovered Media in Argentina: A Resilient Response to Instability and Precariousness
Introduction
Background
Methods and Materials
Recovered Media and the Organizational Evolution
Collective Actions
New Practices, New Identities
Adaptation for Transformation
Self-Management and Media Workers Trade Unions
Alliances for Growth and Pluralism
United and Represented
Resilient Action
A New Paradigm
Conclusion
References
Chapter 5: Uncovering the Power of Whistleblowing as a New Form of Citizen Journalism in Non-democratic Countries
Introduction
Background
Digital Technologies and Their Disruption of the Journalism Profession
Methodology
Theoretical Framing
The Subaltern Public Sphere
Agenda Setting and Whistle-Blower-Aided Citizen Journalism
Gatekeeping
Corpus: Baba Jukwa and Setting the Agenda
Discussion
Conclusion
References
Chapter 6: India: Mapping Journalism in the World’s Largest Democracy
Introduction
The Colonial Context and English Language Journalism
Post-Globalization Marketization and Expansion of Television News
Bollywoodization of Television News
Journalism in the Digital Age: Polarisation of Discourse and Fake News
Fake News
Indian Media in the Global News Space
References
Chapter 7: Social Media, Television News and Protest Participation: A Post-Soviet Media Culture
Introduction
Social Media and Protest Participation
Moldovan Anti-government Protests of 2015
Moldovan Media Culture and Links to Politics
Social Media Use in Moldova
Methodology
The New Vanguard: Facebook and the Young Post-Soviet Generation
Facebook, an Alternative Source
Facebook and the Post-Soviet Young Generation
Television and the Soviet Generation
Blending the New and Old?
Conclusion
References
Chapter 8: Investigative Journalism Is Global
Introduction
Context
Places
Chapter 9: Confessions of Two Well-Meaning ‘Mzungu’ Journalism Trainers
Ivor Gaber: Training Journalists in Africa
Values and Practices
From Theory to Practice
Are There Different Models of Journalism?
Naomi Goldsmith: The BBC Experience
An ‘African Way’ of Doing Journalism?
What Constitutes ‘Success’?
References
Chapter 10: Understanding Different Journalisms
Universalism in Journalism
Arab Culture of Journalism
Different Journalisms
References
Index
