Essays about: "grass roots media"
Found 4 essays containing the words grass roots media.
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1. The Hashtags Rivalry behind the Controversial Bill : A comparative study on the Opposition and Support Movement of Omnibus Law Bill in Indonesia.
University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för samhällsstudier (SS)Abstract : A controversial bill aimed to stimulate investment and boost the economy in Indonesia, called the Omnibus Law Bill, is followed by both protest and support expressed in social media prior to its signatories in October 2020. During that time, the Twittersphere is packed with both the Opposition and Support movement of the bill, who both benefit from the use of hashtags. READ MORE
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2. Under our own eyes - Mothers in search for consciousness and social change in Brazil
University essay from Malmö universitet/Fakulteten för kultur och samhälle (KS)Abstract : This case study provides an analysis on how working women mothers in Brazil articulate themselves in a feminist network born on social media (Maternativa) to generate collective empowerment, raise awareness about oppression and mobilize around work rights. Using qualitative methods such as insider participant observation, interviews and content analysis, it investigates how participatory-related communicative practices and feminism interplay on digital and interpersonal environments fostering dialogue, conscientization and, potentially, a “political turn” in the collective’s agenda. READ MORE
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3. Writing about Terrorism: Journalistic Methodology and Peace Journalism
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för globala studierAbstract : Mass media and journalists have faced criticism from academia due to a perceived tendency to present conflicts without paying sufficient attention to details, instead focusing on ‘sensational’ aspects, which will attract the interest of readers. Because of this, one academic debate within the field of journalism is whether ‘traditional’ media has served its purpose and needs to be replaced with newer forms of journalism which seeks to provide a more nuanced and balanced portrayal of conflicts. READ MORE
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4. Can We Save Video Game Journalism? : Can grass roots media contribute with a more critical perspective to contemporary video game coverage?
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för informatik och mediaAbstract : Video game journalism has been accused for lack in journalistic legitimacy for decades. The historical relation between video game journalists and video game publishers has always been problematic from an objective point of view, as publishers have the power to govern and dictate journalistic coverage by withdrawing financial funding and review material. READ MORE
