Stories

Our stories examine the ways that race, religion, class, dis/ability, age, gender and sexual identity issues intersect with major topics in the media, and aim to bring new perspectives to light.

Media’s Male Mindset Exposed in Britain and Australia

Media’s Male Mindset Exposed in Britain and Australia

Published: 18 October 2012 by Aidan White Sexism in public life is hardly new, but in the last few days …

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Fischer’s anti-gay hateful statements on CNN

Fischer’s anti-gay hateful statements on CNN

Published: 18 October 2012 Country: US American TV network CNN had given an airtime to Bryan Fischer, spokesman of American …

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UK and Serbian Media on Racism in Football

UK and Serbian Media on Racism in Football

Published: 18 October 2012 Region: Europe Football match between English and Serbian Under 21’s players has sparked yet again a …

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Roundtable on Ethical Codes of Conduct and Diversity Issues

Roundtable on Ethical Codes of Conduct and Diversity Issues

Published: 12 October 2012 Country: Morocco The Media Diversity Institute (MDI) with the participation of the Moroccan Center for Research …

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Media Coverage on Americans who say they ‘have no religion’...

Media Coverage on Americans who say they ‘have no religion’...

Published: 12 October 2012 Country: US According to a new survey by Pew Research Center, nearly 20% of Americans have …

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Review into BBC’s coverage of religion, immigration and Europe

Review into BBC’s coverage of religion, immigration and Europe

Published: 12 October 2012 Region: Worldwide Lord Patten, the BBC Trust chairman, launched new impartiality review into corporation’s coverage of …

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“Let the Roma Youth be Heard” Media Training

“Let the Roma Youth be Heard” Media Training

DATE: 8 – 9 September 20 COUNTRY: UK, London During the media training “Let the Roma Youth Be Heard” organised …

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Outspoken TV Bigot Sparks Media debate on Roma in Canada

Outspoken TV Bigot Sparks Media debate on Roma in Canada

Published: 3 October 2012 Country: Canada Canada’s reputation for tolerance has been put under pressure in recent days following a …

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Channel 4 criticised over “Bigger. Fatter. Gypsier”

Channel 4 criticised over “Bigger. Fatter. Gypsier”

Published: 3 October 2012 Country: UK Ad watchdog (ASA) criticises UK broadcaster Channel 4 for its campaign promoting TV programme …

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Digital Media Booth Camp in Jordan

Digital Media Booth Camp in Jordan

Deadline: 15 October 2012 Region: Middle East and North Africa The International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) is offering an online course …

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