Screen LibraryProblems and perspectives of the relationship between the media and human rights /
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 co...
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| Published: |
Cambridge Scholars Publishing,
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| Publisher Address: | Newcastle upon Tyne, UK : |
| Publication Dates: | 2017. |
| Literature type: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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| Summary: |
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 an. |
| Carrier Form: | xx, 188 pages : illustrations, forms ; 22 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references. |
| ISBN: |
9781443898720 (hardback) : 1443898724 (hardback) |
| Index Number: | P96 |
| CLC: | D082-05 |
| Call Number: | D082-05/P962 |
| Contents: |
A critical analysis of newspaper reporting on women's issues / Internet-use patterns among the female Muslim students of the higher educational institutions of Silchar town / Human rights education and the role of the media / The role of Hindi films in creating awareness of dowry in India / Social media as a tool in formulating the collective shift in social consciousness (a case study of a teenage girl molested in Guwahati city / Media and human rights in Bangladesh : problems and prospects regarding human rights coverage / A descriptive and analytical study of Bodo films / Communication efficacy of the NHRC in creating awareness about human rights (study based on a content analysis of the NHRC web site) / Freedom of expression in digital diplomacy / Ethics in journalism from a human rights perspective / The digital divide and digital dalits : an empirical study / The ups and downs of Indian media reporting on human rights activities / ICTs to human rights : the driving force for efficacy in human rights in India / |