Different Global Journalisms: Cultures and Contexts

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This edited collection seeks to better understand how journalism across cultures differs, presenting an in-depth exploration of global practices that departs from the typical Western-centric approach.  Journalists across the world are trained, generally speaking, within Western models of reporting and are taught to do so as a practice where reporters need to aspire and aim for. Yet what such training is short of achieving is teaching reporters how to 'do' journalism within their own environments. In turn, what is required is a method of journalistic training and practice that is reflective of the actual practice reporters encounter on the ground. In order to do so, a better understanding of how journalism is practised in different parts of the world, the context surrounding such practices, the issues and challenges associated, and the positive practices that Western journalism can offer, is necessary. Promoting and deploying a culturally-specific and politically-relevant journalism, this book provides just that. Acknowledgements Contents Notes on Contributors Chapter 1: Understanding Journalism Within Non-Western Contexts Western Domination and the Role of Different Journalisms Cultures of Journalism Plan of the Book References Chapter 2: Harnessing Data and Digital Journalism in Latin America Introduction An Endless Source of Inspiration Praxis Journalism Shaped to Resist Embracing New Practices Business Models A Never-Ending Search for Sustainability From Basic to More Innovative Ideas Two Main Sources of Funding Data Journalism Bringing Data Storytelling Principles to Latin American Newsrooms A Range of Challenges to Overcome Finding Solutions Through Cooperation User-Generated Content Punctual, But Promising: Engaging the Public to Make the News In Time of Crisis, the Wise Build Bridges Platforms Finding a Balance Between Dependence and Strategic Use The Future of Journalism in Latin America References Chapter 3: “Burmese Days” of Digitalization: From a Decade’s Dream of Myanmar’s Modern Journalistic Culture and Media System in the Making to a Press Freedom’s Nightmare of the Military Putsch in 2021 Introduction Opening Up: Less Control, More Actors Government Media Reforms Transformation of the Broadcasting Sector The Impact of Media Development Organizations and the Development of Journalists’ Associations Coming Home: Exile Media Ethnic Media Coverage of Conflict: Rakhine—A Textbook Example for the Weaknesses of Journalistic Practice Political Parallelism Conclusion: Outlook Discussion References Chapter 4: Recovered Media in Argentina: A Resilient Response to Instability and Precariousness Introduction Background Methods and Materials Recovered Media and the Organizational Evolution Collective Actions New Practices, New Identities Adaptation for Transformation Self-Management and Media Workers Trade Unions Alliances for Growth and Pluralism United and Represented Resilient Action A New Paradigm Conclusion References Chapter 5: Uncovering the Power of Whistleblowing as a New Form of Citizen Journalism in Non-democratic Countries Introduction Background Digital Technologies and Their Disruption of the Journalism Profession Methodology Theoretical Framing The Subaltern Public Sphere Agenda Setting and Whistle-Blower-Aided Citizen Journalism Gatekeeping Corpus: Baba Jukwa and Setting the Agenda Discussion Conclusion References Chapter 6: India: Mapping Journalism in the World’s Largest Democracy Introduction The Colonial Context and English Language Journalism Post-Globalization Marketization and Expansion of Television News Bollywoodization of Television News Journalism in the Digital Age: Polarisation of Discourse and Fake News Fake News Indian Media in the Global News Space References Chapter 7: Social Media, Television News and Protest Participation: A Post-Soviet Media Culture Introduction Social Media and Protest Participation Moldovan Anti-government Protests of 2015 Moldovan Media Culture and Links to Politics Social Media Use in Moldova Methodology The New Vanguard: Facebook and the Young Post-Soviet Generation Facebook, an Alternative Source Facebook and the Post-Soviet Young Generation Television and the Soviet Generation Blending the New and Old? Conclusion References Chapter 8: Investigative Journalism Is Global Introduction Context Places Chapter 9: Confessions of Two Well-Meaning ‘Mzungu’ Journalism Trainers Ivor Gaber: Training Journalists in Africa Values and Practices From Theory to Practice Are There Different Models of Journalism? Naomi Goldsmith: The BBC Experience An ‘African Way’ of Doing Journalism? What Constitutes ‘Success’? References Chapter 10: Understanding Different Journalisms Universalism in Journalism Arab Culture of Journalism Different Journalisms References Index