A multifaceted analysis of unethical media practices in reporting sexual violence in India, this book reveals a disturbing reality through rigorous reflection and research. Insightful for anyone committed to ethical journalism and understanding the medias impact on societal perceptions and the exploitation of ensuing trauma.
Syeda Afshana, Professor of Media Studies, Media Education Research Centre, University of Kashmir, India, and Visiting Fellow, Centre of International Studies, University of Cambridge, UK
Barclay and Laskars data-driven analysis of Predatory Journalism addresses how sensationalist reporting has seeped into and tainted the mainstream news cycle and causes harm to victims and their communities. As the authors stand up to abusive journalistic tactics to restore public faith in news across print, radio, television, streaming platforms and social media, concerned citizens and ethical editors may be inspired to support victims of sexual crimes and the journalists who provide accurate and respectful reporting.
Artemis Preeshl, Assistant Director, Center for Diversity and Inclusion, Buena Vista University, USA, and Fulbright Senior Specialist in Theatre, Central University of Tamil Nadu, India
This important book examines the reporting about crimes against women in India and the ethical challenges that journalists face. It also addresses the impact of those challenges on the victims of crimes, focusing on privacy, sensationalism and victim blaming. The authors apply the important concepts of critical theory and feminism as part of the moral obligation that journalists face when covering difficult crimes and the impact on the women who are victims. It adds to the growing scholarship about the coverage of crimes against women. I highly recommend this book.
Kimberly Voss, Professor of Journalism, University of Central Florida, USA
