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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Why the UK media industry needs paid maternity leave and benefits
A combination of flexible working, a more supportive work culture, valuing women’s contributions, shared leave, more part-time jobs, better maternity pay, and protected job opportunities post-maternity leave would all make the media industry a better option for working parents.
The German Far Right Blames Migrants and Muslims for Antisemitism, Whi...
Citing the suffering of Palestinians to justify hatred against Jewish people is an exploitative form of discrimination that should be strongly condemned. Similarly, the tackling of antisemitism should not perpetuate hatred against migrants and Muslims.
When the Media Use Terrorist Tropes: The Coverage of Dine Hoxha Attack...
It is the media’s professional and legal obligation to not “present material that incites hatred or violence against individuals on the basis of race, religion, nationality, colour, ethnic origin, membership, gender, sexual orientation, civil status, disability, illness or age”.
Islamo-Leftism: A False Concept That Has Polarised Public Opinion
In these times of heated tensions, it is important that concepts such as Islamo-leftism, which influence the media narrative, are scrutinised for what they are; divisive, stigmatising and false.
Taking the Knee During Euro 2020
Whoever wins on Sunday, it is certain that a European conversation on racism is out in the open, and it is something that will find more and more space as the World Cup in 2022 will be hosted in Qatar,...
Windrush and its Impact on Black British Journalists
Personal experiences could shape a journalist’s perspective and approach of storytelling. Sharing these experiences is important as it is a reminder to all audiences that it is crucial for diversity and inclusion to be present within the industry of journalism,...
The Israeli-Palestinian Question in the Italian Media
The political shift in Italy is also a fundamental one to understand the background and context of the question, as Italian media are so intertwined with the political context of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
IJNet Develops Toolkit for Reporting Migration
Trainers of the International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) have developed a toolkit for journalists who report on refugee communities. The …
Why We Need More Movies about South Asian Women in Sports
Naomi Osaka, who is a four-time Grand Slam winner, recently prioritised her mental health, pulling out of major tennis tournaments, sending a message to people everywhere that it’s important to put themselves first and proved what a big impact sports...
Nigeria’s Twitter Ban and the Toll on Marginalised Groups
Twitter’s ban certainly impacts Nigerian’s livelihoods and freedoms. However, the government seems to target the media to a larger extent.
