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How the Media Can Adopt More Authentic Ways of Representing the LGBTQ+...
By Sara Giudice In the Western world, where homo-bi-trans-phobia has resurfaced stronger than ever, this year, June has been a …
Queen Charlotte – changing perceptions on TV
By Angelo Boccato Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story, the spinoff of the Netflix series Bridgerton, was released globally on May …
Beyond the migrant/refugee dichotomy: denominations of people on the m...
By Mistiaen Valériane Following the war in Syria, numerous debates regarding displaced people have placed immigration in the political and …
The media coverage of the Windrush Generation on 75th Anniversary
By Angelo Boccato June 22 2023 marked the 75th anniversary of the docking of the HMT Empire Windrush at Tilbury …
June 2023 Newsletter: Pride Month
Every June many organisations and institutions celebrate Pride Month showing support for the LGBTQ+ community. In honour of the Stonewall …
The Gap between mainstream media and BIPOC Authorship in Italy
By Sara Giudice In the first episode of the Italian police TV drama Nero a Metà (Rai, 2018), the …
Can African media promote LGBTQ+ rights?
By Abdullahi Jimoh Studies have revealed that the media’s representation of groups, including the LGBTQ+ community, can influence support for …
African Media’s Portrayal of Its Continent Raises Questions
Africa in general is suffering from negative stereotypical news coverage and most stories centre on conflicts or wars, poverty, slums, corruption, famine, droughts, floods, kidnappings, irregular migration and xenophobia among others.
Gender, AI and the Psychology of Disinformation
Ultimately much of the success of disinformation campaigns comes through their connection to the way users consume information.
How Has Feminism Influenced the African Media Landscape?
By Abdullahi Jimoh Gender stereotypes have been rampant in journalism – especially in the past. The traditional approach was that …
Will the Vogue ‘Disability Issue’ Create Real Change?
When it comes to diversity and inclusion, magazines may have much to consider, but the benefits are obvious.
Media Organisations’ Approach to Governance Needs to Diversify
Is the causal link between more diverse leadership and financial results the answer to improving media organisations’ bottom line?
