In a democratic political system, the media is often entrusted with the responsibility of guarding the rights of the people. As such, it is essential to critically look at its role and functions in our present socio-political context. This book represents a comprehensive analysis of the following core issues: the role of the media in educating, protecting and promoting human rights; the challenges facing the media and human rights; human rights reporting and coverage; and the media's role during violations of human rights, especially with regards to women. The book also contains suggestions and measures to increase awareness on human rights. Furthermore, it discusses the existing discourse of human rights and the media in India, Nepal and Bangladesh.
Author(s): G. P. Pandey, Charu Joshi
Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Year: 2017
Language: English
Pages: 209
Tags: Media, Human Rights
Contents......Page 6
List of Graphs / Illustrations......Page 8
List of Tables......Page 9
Preface......Page 10
Acknowledgements......Page 16
List of Abbreviations......Page 18
Chapter One......Page 22
Chapter Two......Page 32
Chapter Three......Page 49
Chapter Four......Page 60
Chapter Five......Page 73
Chapter Six......Page 85
Chapter Seven......Page 95
Chapter Eight......Page 107
Chapter Nine......Page 120
Chapter Ten......Page 133
Chapter Eleven......Page 149
Chapter Twelve......Page 173
Chapter Thirteen......Page 182
