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Media Diversity Institute
www.media-diversity.org / Tel: +44 20 7255 2473 / Fax: +44 20 7580 8597
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MEDIA: PART OF THE PROBLEM OR THE MEDIA: PART OF THE PROBLEM OR THE
SOLUTION?SOLUTION?
Liverpool ICC, 1-3 May 2008Liverpool ICC, 1-3 May 2008
Milica Pesic / Executive Director
www.media-diversity.org / Tel: +44 20 7255 2473 / Fax: +44 20 7580 8597
What does MDI do?
Mobilizes the power of the news media for deeper public understanding of diversity
Promotes the highest standards of professional journalism related to diversity
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Embracing Diversity?
Michael Ignatieff: Liberal democracy based on principals of exclusion, not inclusion. The vote initially extended only to white, property-owning males.
This struggle is still going on:North-American concepts – Melting Pot; Salad Bowl.EU concepts: Integration. UK concept: Balancing Multiculturalism with Integration. French concept: Civic assimilation. Others
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Why do we work with Media?
Media have the power to change attitudes: Can be a bridge between communities Can be a tool for promoting diversity Can be a forum for dialogue Can confront irrational prejudices and challenge extremist
political agendas
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What kind of journalism?
Responsible journalism
Fair, accurate, inclusive, balanced, sensitive
RJ vital in promoting understanding of/between different groups
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Public Vs Commercial Media
Legal obligations for public service media – inclusiveness [BBC: makes viewers feel it is in tune with their lives]
Commercial media: business case for diversity
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Daily Express, 17 April 2008 IMMIGRANTS BRING MORE CRIME
The surge in immigration has led to higher crime rates.By Tom Whitehead of Labour’s open-door policy.
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Migrant crime wave a myth - police study
Acpo report concludes offending no worse than rest of the population
The Guardian, 16 April 2008
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3,000 GIPSIES HEAD FOR ENGLAND:We have best handouts
The Sun Gypsies invade Dover, hoping for a handout
The IndependentResentment as 'invasion' continues
Daily TelegraphGipsy scam grows:
Thousands on the way seeking benefits cashDaily Express
LESS THAN 1%
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Roma in the UK tabloids
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Asylum-seekers in the UK tabloids
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Body Image/Intimate Encounters 3
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1.No common ground between the West and Islam - conflict inevitable.
2.Muslims - a threat to traditional British customs, values and ways of life.
3.Alternative world views not mentioned or are not given a fair hearing.
4.The tone of language is frequently emotive, immoderate, alarmist or abusive.
5.The coverage is likely to provoke/increase feelings of insecurity amongst Muslims as well as non-Muslims.
6.The coverage is likely to be a major barrier preventing the success of the Government’s community cohesion policies and programmes.
7.Unlikely to contribute to informed debate amongst Muslims and non-Muslims about ways to maintain and develop Britain as a multicultural democracy.
MUSLIMS IN THE UK MEDIA London Mayor’s Report on Islam, Nov 2007
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Learning, Learning, Learning
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Media Diversity Institute
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MEDIA: PART OF THE PROBLEM OR THE MEDIA: PART OF THE PROBLEM OR THE SOLUTION?SOLUTION?
Liverpool ICC, 1-3 May 2008Liverpool ICC, 1-3 May 2008
Milica Pesic / Executive Director
