The purpose of this academic report is to analyse selected elements of the Solutions Journalism Network's (SJN) website www.solutionsjournalism.org with their alternative approach to solutions-based reporting for the purpose of transformation toward equity, inclusion, and sustainability. Among other things, the SJN seeks to strengthen communities, promote equity, and build trust through their work to increase civic engagement. Using this relevant theoretical framework as a basis, the homepage https://www.solutionsjournalism.org of the SJN as an object of study will be analysed with the help of two methods, focusing on two articles of different topics from their "Solution Story Tracker", which serve as the samples. The study deals with an analysis based on criteria of peace journalism with the aim to pursue transgressive communication for peaceful social change within cultural efficacy. At the same time, it strives to analyse the values of equity, inclusion and sustainability which are stated on the homepage with regard to the way they are presented.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Theoretical framework
- Method
- Results
- From qualitative analysis
- From factsheet
- Article on the topic of Building Racial Equity
- Article on the topic of African Solutions on African Soil
- Discussion
- Conclusion
- References
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This academic report explores the Solutions Journalism Network (SJN) website, analyzing its alternative approach to solution-based reporting for the purpose of promoting equity, inclusion, and sustainability. The report investigates the SJN's mission to strengthen communities, promote equity, and build trust through its work to increase civic engagement. The study aims to understand how the SJN's reporting, both conceptually and in terms of content, influences audiences' perception of global issues, especially those related to marginalized communities and conflicts. It examines how the SJN's approach to storytelling can contribute to shaping a more peaceful world. Ultimately, this report seeks to answer the question of how the SJN’s website fulfills the criteria of peace journalism and serves as a communication tool for peaceful social change within cultural efficacy.
- The impact of solutions-based reporting on audiences' perception of global issues.
- The role of communication for social change in promoting equity, inclusion, and sustainability.
- The potential of peace journalism to foster peaceful social change within cultural efficacy.
- The influence of framing and transgressive communication on audience engagement and understanding.
- The effectiveness of solutions journalism as a tool for addressing systemic issues and social grievances.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The introduction of the report sets the stage by defining the purpose and scope of the study, highlighting the importance of analyzing the SJN’s alternative approach to journalism. It discusses the role of media in shaping public discourse and the need for solutions-based reporting that promotes peace and social change. The theoretical framework chapter delves into the concepts of framing, transgressive communication, and cultural efficacy, providing a foundation for understanding how the SJN's approach aligns with these theories. It explores the concept of peace journalism and how it contrasts with traditional war journalism, highlighting the importance of promoting solutions over conflicts. The method chapter outlines the specific methodologies employed in the analysis of the SJN website, including qualitative analysis and a fact sheet specifically designed for evaluating peace journalism. It introduces the SJN and its mission, emphasizing its commitment to transforming journalism and promoting access to solutions-based news.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This report focuses on the key concepts of solutions journalism, peace journalism, transgressive communication, cultural efficacy, equity, inclusion, and sustainability. It explores how these concepts intersect in the work of the Solutions Journalism Network (SJN) and their impact on promoting social change and building a more just and peaceful world.
- Arbeit zitieren
- Paola Micalliu (Autor:in), 2022, Analyzing "Solutions Journalism" for Equity, Inclusion, and Sustainability, München, GRIN Verlag, https://www.hausarbeiten.de/document/1436699
