Gender Setting

New Agendas for Media Monitoring and Advocacy

Häftad, Engelska, 2001

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Beskrivning

In an age of global information structures, what scope exists for independent citizen action in media and cultural policy formation? How can audiences effectively voice critiques of media content? In an increasingly market-centred and consumer-oriented media world, what is the potential for monitoring, lobbying and advocacy?This book argues that despite the breakdown of traditional patterns of regulation, there is a role for local action to promote diversity in the media. Focusing on media portrayals of gender, more particularly the media’s role in reproducing and reinforcing patterns of discrimination against women in society, the book aims to unify the hitherto disparate strands of academic research and feminist activism in the form of gender media monitoring aimed at policy critique and practical change.Research findings and monitoring experiences from both North and South are brought together to demonstrate how, with varying levels of resources and expertise, women’s groups have developed monitoring models that can be effective in widely different media contexts. Drawn from countries as diverse as Canada, India, Spain, Jamaica, Australia and South Africa, these approaches will have lessons for everyone concerned about media democracy and diversity in the new information age.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2001-06-01
Mått:140 x 216 x 13 mm
Vikt:325 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:224
Förlag:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
ISBN:9781856498456

Utforska kategorier

Medievetenskap inom Samhälle och politik
Genusvetenskap inom Samhälle och politik
Sociologi inom Samhälle och politik

Mer om författaren

Margaret Gallagher is an international media consultant and researcher. Since her first book, Unequal Opportunities: The Case of Women and the Media (1981), she has authored numerous analyses of gender patterns in the world's media. Her consultancy work has included projects for the United Nations Statistics Division, UNIFEM, UNESCO, the International Labour Office, the Council of Europe, the European Commission, the European Audiovisual Observatory and the World Association for Christian Communication.

Recensioner i media

'An admirable book, long overdue. It will be an inspiration to activists and theorists, reminding us of the ongoing necessity to combine theory with practice.' Liesbet van Zoonen, author of Feminist Media Studies 'Gallagher's excellent book provides a wealth of data and analysis. The book is a must-read for all those committed to a "gender shift" in the media. It is also essential reading for all those communication researchers and media activists who are concerned about a future which respects the human entitlement to dignity, equality and liberty.' Cees Hamelink, University of Amsterdam

Innehållsförteckning

Part I: Context1. The Case for Monitoring and Advocacy2. Catalysts for Monitoring and ActionPart II: Experiences3. Policy Development4. Fact and Fiction in Media Content5. The Advertising World6. Gender, Politics and the Media7. Media, Violence and Women8. Diversity in Media ContentPart III: Tools9. Studying Gender in the Media10. Giving Women a Voice11. Building Media LiteracyPart IV: Achievements12. The Final Analysis