Stories
Our stories examine the ways that race, religion, class, dis/ability, age, gender and sexual identity issues intersect with major topics in the media, and aim to bring new perspectives to light.
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Gypsy Culture is Much more than Dresses and Make-up
Published July 23 2012 By Katharine Quarmby for The Independent Ask anyone in the street what the word “Gypsy” means …
This is How racism Takes Root
Published 22 July 2012 By Joseph Harker for guardian.co.uk By now surely everyone knows the case of the eight men …
Journalists and Diversity Campaigners Force Olympic U-Turn
26 July 2012 By Aidan White A gold-plated victory for diversity has been registered by journalists and supporters of The …
Ofcom Publishes Report on Measuring Media Plurality
Published: 19 June 2012 Ofcom has published its report on measuring media plurality.The report is for the Secretary of State, …
‘Testosterone-fuelled’ BBC Interviews
‘One Woman Expert for every Nine Men’ on its Flagship News Bulletin Published 19 July 2012 For the Daily Mail …
World Health Organization Scholarships open to Journalists
Deadline: July 27 2012 Region: Worldwide Health journalists can apply for this fellowship. Internews is partnering with the World Health …
Journalism Fellowship for Women Now Open
Deadline: August 31 2012 Country: India Women journalists in India who are interested in focusing on a long-term reporting project …
Serbia Victory for Campaigners Against Discrimination
Published: Wednesday July 18 2012 Region: Serbia The campaign to eliminate all forms of discrimination in Serbia has been boosted …
Who thinks About the Consequences of Online Racism?
Published: Thursday 12th July 2012 Country: UK By Gary Younge for The Guardian, Comment is Free In a world where …
Big Brother: Ofcom Receives 1,225 Complaints about Abuse
Published: Monday July 9 2012 Country: UK By Mark Sweeney for The Guardian Channel 5’s Big Brother is facing a …
