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Case 4: Social Justice

Case 4: Social Justice. The cases in this chapter examine what the media’s role is in social justice. Does the media carry a particular mandate from subscribers and audiences?

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Case 4: Social Justice

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  1. Case 4: Social Justice • The cases in this chapter examine what the media’s role is in social justice. • Does the media carry a particular mandate from subscribers and audiences? • Does the press have a legitimate advocacy function, or does it best serve democratic intermediary, a conduit of information and varying opinions? • Should the press just mirror events or should they provide a map that leads ins audience to a particular destination?

  2. Chapter 4 Cases • Case 15: Affirmative Action in Michigan • Case 16: Distributing the Internet • Case 17: Sexism and World Cup Soccer • Case 18: Ten Weeks at Wounded Knee

  3. Case 15: Affirmative Action in Michigan • Facts – Empirical Definition • Values • Principles • Loyalties

  4. From top to bottom: the plaintiffs, the defendant, and the current president in front of the Court. • How should Rawl’s “veil of ignorance,” be used in this case? In reporting on affirmative action in general? • How could the media more sensitively report on social and racial issues such as affirmative action?

  5. Case 15: Additional links American Association for Affirmative Action - The AAAA’s take on the cases. Unequal Terms - A look at how the media reports on affirmative action. Information on Admissions Lawsuits - The University of Michigan’s information database on the suits. Split Ruling on Affirmative Action - Article and audio links about the case. Includes full recording of the Supreme Court proceedings. President Bush Discusses Michigan Affirmative Action Case Viewpoint: Valuing Diversity - Former U of M president Lee Bollinger’s assessment of the case.

  6. Case 16: Distributing the Internet • Facts – Empirical Definition • Values • Principles • Loyalties

  7. Millions of people have no access to new communication technologies. Some people are starting programs to help. • Should the information highway be made available on an essential need basis, or on an ability to pay basis? • On what basis can it be argued that it is morally desirable to ensure comprehensive information for every person, regardless of income or geographic location?

  8. Case 16: Additional links Bridging the Digital Divide - A report and case studies on the digital divide. Ethics in the Information Age Hole in the Wall - A video on the “Hole in the Wall” project to bring the internet to kids in India. Who are the Information-poor? - Article on the communications revolution and information poor. Reconceptualizing the Digital Divide - An examination of the digital divide and its relation to issues such as literacy. The Growing Gap Between Information Rich and Poor A comprehensive coverage of the subject.

  9. Case 17: Sexism and World Cup Soccer • Facts – Empirical Definition • Values • Principles • Loyalties

  10. After the U.S. Women’s win in the 1999 World Cup, the media focused more on the women’s sexuality than their win. • How can sexism in the media be reduced? • Is marketing women’s sex appeal a good way to market women’s sports?

  11. Case 17: Additional Links Women’s World Cup 1999 – Sports Illustrated page on the tournament. Also shows a picture of the magazine cover on the triumphant Americans. Sports Illustrated Cover – Cover of Sports Illustrated that is of Chastain after removing her shirt. Chastain/Garnett Commercial – Commercial plays on Chastain’s famous shirt removal. Again using sex to promote sports. Is sex appeal the way to sell women's football? – Questions whether sex appeal is a legitimate way to promote women’s soccer. The Goal-Goal Girls! – Article in support of how women’s soccer is marketed. Case in point on how the media can be sexist.

  12. Case 18: Ten Weeks at Wounded Knee • Facts – Empirical Definition • Values • Principles • Loyalties FBI and U.S. Marshals at Wounded Knee. Indian Barricades at Wounded Knee.

  13. Scenes from Wounded Knee: AIM leader Russell Means, an injured fighter, a U.S. Army tank. • How can the media better deal with complicated historical and cultural issues? • What should be the role of the media in reporting on Native American affairs? • What is the role of the sensational when it comes to reporting?

  14. Case 18: Additional links AIM and Wounded Knee Documents - A collection of documents from and about Wounded Knee. Defending a Cultural Identity - An assessment of the success and failures at Wounded Knee. The Second Battle of Wounded Knee - The Print Media’s Portrayal of Native Americans. The Official Website of Russell Means Repression on the Reservation - An article on freedom of the press in reservations.

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