Prejudice in the press? : investigating bias in coverage of race, gender, sexuality and religion / George Yancey and Alicia L. Brunson.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Yancey, George A., 1962- author.

Brunson, Alicia L., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Journalism--Objectivity--United States.

Journalism.

Journalism--Objectivity.

United States.

Journalism--Political aspects--United States.

Journalism--Political aspects.

Physical Description:

v, 180 pages ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, [2019]

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"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Introduction

News ideologies

Racism

Sexism

Religion

Homophobia

Where to go from here?.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781476671482

1476671486

OCLC:

1038240208