Essays about: "freedom of the press"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 46 essays containing the words freedom of the press.

  1. 6. Chinese Presence in Africa: For better or worse?- A Study on the Effects of Chinese Aid on Press Freedom in Africa

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Oskar Fagerholm; Jakob Weiner; [2022-06-30]
    Keywords : Foreign Aid; China; Africa;

    Abstract : Over the last 20 years, China's growth has increased exponentially, and one aspect of this growth is increasing Chinese presence in many international and economic settings. In this study we focus on the international impact of Chinese foreign aid and in more detail how it influences the press freedom in Africa on a cross-national and sub-national level. READ MORE

  3. 7. 'Cancelling' cancel culture? : A study on the impacts of cancel culture onfreedom of speech and journalism

    University essay from Södertörns högskola/Institutionen för samhällsvetenskaper

    Author : Linda Jonsson; [2022]
    Keywords : Cancel culture; social media; freedom of press; freedom of expression; journalists;

    Abstract : Cancel culture can briefly be described as the active attempt to silence a person that has expressed an opinion that offended someone whether it was intentional or not. This thesis will present how cancel culture is understood, perceived and experienced by journalists, communication professionals, and media experts, as well as how, according to them, it impacts freedom of expression and journalism. READ MORE

  4. 8. Facing SLAPP in Indonesia: A Human Rights Approach to Judicial Measures Silencing Journalists

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen; Lunds universitet/Juridiska fakulteten

    Author : Jonatan Klefbom; [2022]
    Keywords : Freedom of expression; Freedom of the press; International Human Rights Law; Journalists; SLAPP; Indonesia.; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : The UN Human Rights Council has several times addressed the expanding issue of judicial harassments against journalists around the world. In a functioning democracy, it is important to protect the freedom of expression and the freedom of the press. READ MORE

  5. 9. How thoroughly is press freedom protected in Albania, and is self-censorship prevalent? : A qualitative study analyzing the media climate in Albania through interviews with eight journalists.

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för medier och journalistik (MJ)

    Author : Melvin Londen; [2022]
    Keywords : Press freedom; Media law; Freedom of expression; Theories of the press.;

    Abstract : In recent years, the way Albanians consume news has changed radically. They have abandoned traditional media, and instead, a large majority now rely on television, social media, and online media as their primary source of information. The journalists I have interviewed say that the change has led to a deterioration in journalistic quality. READ MORE

  6. 10. Mass Media and Press Freedom as Mechanisms for Value Change: Evidence from 19th Century India

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för ekonomisk historia och internationella relationer

    Author : David Fornborg; [2022]
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    Abstract : I analyze regional variation in the prevalence of press freedom and newspapers involved in socio- religious debate in 19th century colonial India, and test empirically whether they have had a persistent effect on values held by current day Indians. I find that press freedom is associated with a higher prevalence of socio-religious newspapers in colonial presidencies. READ MORE