Western media fraud in the Middle East
Too many journalists report official narratives of the powerful, missing the stories of working class people. Full Story »
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Posted by Lewyn Li - May 19, 2011 - 5:45 AM PDT
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Lewyn Li - May 19, 2011 - 5:46 AM PDT
I found this an insightful, well-written and timely article on how journalists in the Western media, knowingly or unknowingly, report the news and events in the Middle East and the Arab world mostly from the perspectives of the powerful and the institutionised. In the process, Rosen argues, the Western mainstream media perpetuate stereotypes and misconceptions, and justify oppression. Rosen calls into questions the notion of "objectivity" and "neutrality", which are still often cited, sincerely or insincerely, as the goals of Western journalism. One particular relevant and timely example is the dramatic difference in news stories on Osama bin Laden between the Arab and the American media.
It is good to be reminded that the world does not revolve around the United States. It is also good to be forced to look at reality in all its complexity and unpleasantness. Nir Rosen has achieved both goals in this article.
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The expert quoted here is Nir Rosen himself. He captures a perspective on foreign journalism that all citizens who want to be informed on world events should read. It provides perspective for reading and watching every other story.
The Middle East is an exceptionally suitable place for the Western media to learn about itself and its future, because it is the scene where all pretentions of objectivity, ... More »
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