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Multicultural Sensitivity

This chapter explores the significance of multicultural sensitivity in journalism, focusing on language use and its impact on perceptions of minority groups. It prompts readers to examine their own definitions of terms like "alien," "ghetto," and "inner city," and how these perceptions can foster stereotypes. The chapter emphasizes the importance of consulting diverse sources to ensure respectful and accurate representation in media, encouraging the hiring of minority journalists to reflect varied cultural perspectives and address unique community concerns.

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Multicultural Sensitivity

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  1. Chapter 17 Multicultural Sensitivity

  2. What do you think of when you hear the word alien?

  3. What about “Illegal Alien” • What do you think of when you see or hear that? • Does it apply to a specific demographic group?

  4. The Language of Multi-Culturalism • Even carefully chosen words • Can be interpreted differently than intended • Things that influence interpretation • Gender • Race • Geographical • Ethnic background

  5. Define the following words • Majority • Ghetto • Inner City • How did you learn the definition of each? • Do you think that the definitions people have of these places • Help to develop stereotypes?

  6. There are terms used in newswriting that are preferred by different groups • African American • Chicano • Hispanic, Latino • People of color • How do you know what term is appropriate at any given time? • Reporters often ask members of the group how they would like to be addressed

  7. Minorities in the News • There are many organizations that help promote fairness • NABJ • NAHJ • NAAJ • NAGLJ

  8. During your newsgathering • Consult different groups & sources • To find the appropriate terms to use • Age, Race, Gender, etc • This goes with the sensitivity that we discussed earlier • Also helps to get different points of view

  9. One way the media can be more sensitive to the needs of minorities • Is to hire more minorities • Encourage them to express their diversity • Minorities make up • 13-14 percent of the 54 thousand full time journalists • 21 percent of the workforce in TV & Radio

  10. The increase in the Hispanic population • Has led to the development of • More Spanish speaking publications • Multicultural sensitivity • Not only includes the sources, but also the kinds of stories chosen • Stereotypes presented in the media also impact the groups portrayed

  11. Take out a piece of paper and something to writer with • We’re going to take a little quiz

  12. Gender Differences • When covering stories of different genders • Try to avoid incorporating stereotypical elements • Use appearance descriptors only if used for both genders • Tips to avoid sexism, listed on Page 326-327

  13. Writing about special groups • Every group has some special needs and concerns about language. • How would you describe the following • A man in a wheelchair • A person with AIDS • People over 65 • Best place to start is to ask the people you are discussing

  14. People with disabilities • Don’t characterize someone as disabled • Unless it’s important to the story • Avoid the word “handicapped” • When interviewing people with disabilities • Be aware of – Pg 329 • Volume • Perspective when writing • Use of Adjectives

  15. Stories about aging • The U.S. Population is aging • Often stories about elderly people are • Written by younger people • Developed from a younger perspective • Lack sensitivity towards age • When writing about people over 65 • Avoid descriptors that apply only to older people • Avoid stereotypes • More on pg 330

  16. The next written news story • Interview members of various ethnic and racial groups on campus or in your community about their concerns and the kinds of stories they think newspaper are not writing about them. • Devise 10 story ideas based on your interviews and select one to do a story on.

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