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What is one of the main duties of peace journalism?
What is one of the main duties of peace journalism?
Which is NOT listed as a role that media can play in reporting violence constructively?
Which is NOT listed as a role that media can play in reporting violence constructively?
Which criticism points to the potential conflict between peace journalism and traditional journalistic principles?
Which criticism points to the potential conflict between peace journalism and traditional journalistic principles?
In conflict analysis, what two essential elements are analyzed?
In conflict analysis, what two essential elements are analyzed?
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What does peace journalism aim to balance in its reporting?
What does peace journalism aim to balance in its reporting?
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Which risk does peace journalism disregard according to its critics?
Which risk does peace journalism disregard according to its critics?
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According to conflict analysis, what is an important aspect to investigate?
According to conflict analysis, what is an important aspect to investigate?
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Which of the following is a misconception about the media's role in peace journalism according to critics?
Which of the following is a misconception about the media's role in peace journalism according to critics?
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Which of the following best describes propaganda in the context of peace journalism?
Which of the following best describes propaganda in the context of peace journalism?
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What is a significant impact of globalization on conflicts as discussed in peace journalism?
What is a significant impact of globalization on conflicts as discussed in peace journalism?
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In conflict analysis, what key characteristic distinguishes genuine conflict from mere disagreements?
In conflict analysis, what key characteristic distinguishes genuine conflict from mere disagreements?
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What is one criticism of peace journalism compared to traditional conflict-oriented journalism?
What is one criticism of peace journalism compared to traditional conflict-oriented journalism?
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How does cultural perception contribute to conflict as identified in peace journalism?
How does cultural perception contribute to conflict as identified in peace journalism?
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Which of the following elements is NOT part of the definition of conflict?
Which of the following elements is NOT part of the definition of conflict?
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What role does media play in shaping perceptions of conflict according to the concepts of peace journalism?
What role does media play in shaping perceptions of conflict according to the concepts of peace journalism?
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What can be a consequence of conflict-oriented coverage in mainstream media?
What can be a consequence of conflict-oriented coverage in mainstream media?
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What is a primary focus of war journalism?
What is a primary focus of war journalism?
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How does peace journalism differ in its truth-orientation compared to war journalism?
How does peace journalism differ in its truth-orientation compared to war journalism?
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Which of the following practices is NOT part of good practices in peace journalism?
Which of the following practices is NOT part of good practices in peace journalism?
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What is the ultimate goal of peace journalism in relation to reporting on conflicts?
What is the ultimate goal of peace journalism in relation to reporting on conflicts?
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Which of these statements reflects a critical perspective on peace journalism?
Which of these statements reflects a critical perspective on peace journalism?
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In peace journalism, which approach is emphasized regarding public perception of conflict?
In peace journalism, which approach is emphasized regarding public perception of conflict?
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Which behavior is discouraged in peace journalism to avoid misrepresenting situations?
Which behavior is discouraged in peace journalism to avoid misrepresenting situations?
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What is a common misconception about the effectiveness of peace journalism?
What is a common misconception about the effectiveness of peace journalism?
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Study Notes
Peace Journalism Concepts
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Peace journalism is a socially responsible approach to news coverage of conflict, aiming to promote peacemaking, peacekeeping, and change attitudes toward war.
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Key to peace journalism is understanding the various types of conflict, including those categorized by Oyeniyi (2011) in Africa: Elite conflicts, Factional Conflicts, Communal and mass conflicts, and Revolutionary Conflicts.
Conflict Types
- Conflict is a human interaction where opposing parties have incompatible goals, scarce resources, and interference from each other.
- Conflict can be overt (e.g., war) or covert (e.g., terrorism).
- Conflict can be categorized as intra-personal, interpersonal, intergroup, international, regional, or global.
Levels of Conflict
- Conflict occurs at different levels, including intra-personal, interpersonal, intergroup, international, and global.
Sources of Conflict
- Conflict often arises from economic, cultural, political and social disruption.
Conflict Phases
- Conflict progresses through phases, from latent (dormant) conflict to emergence, escalation (including a crisis) and potential stalemate.
Peace Journalism vs War Journalism
- War Journalism focuses on reporting the conflict's visible effects.
- War Journalism often presents a propaganda perspective.
- War Journalism portrays victory as the goal.
- Peace Journalism explores conflict formation and aims to prevent conflicts.
- Peace Journalism prioritises a focus on the diverse experiences of individuals and groups.
- Peace Journalism emphasizes solutions and peace initiatives.
Duties of Peace Journalists
- Peace journalists must understand conflict.
- Peace journalists need to report with accuracy.
- Peace journalist need to report the human side of a conflict.
- Peace journalists should report on peace efforts.
- Peace journalists should avoid personal biases and media manipulation.
Peace Journalism Criticism
- Peace journalism is challenged by the traditional journalistic requirement of objectivity.
- Criticism suggests that peace journalism overestimates the impact of media and overlooks audience preferences.
Conflict Analysis
- Understanding the context of conflict is crucial.
- Conflict analysis involves identifying causes, actors, and dynamics of conflict.
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Explore the principles of peace journalism and its impact on conflict coverage. Delve into various types of conflict as categorized by Oyeniyi, including elite, factional, communal, and revolutionary conflicts. Understand the different levels and sources of conflict in society.
