Comprehensive overview of Conflict Reporting in Print Media, Study notes of Journalism

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UNIT 3: CONFLICT REPORTING Structure 3.0 Introduction 3.1 Learning Outcomes 3.2 What is Conflict? 3.2.1 Origin of conflict 3.2.2 Social Structures and conflict 3.2.3. How does conflict lead to violence? 3.3. Media and conflict 3.3.1 The relation between conflict and media 3.3.2 Reliable Journalism 3.3.3 Objectivity 3.4 Conflict-sensitive reporting 3.4.1 Role of a reporter in conflict reporting 3.4.2 How to report conflicts 3.4.3 Strategies for conflict-sensitive reporting 3.4.4 Conflict-sensitive words and images 3.4.5 Precautions to be taken while reporting conflict 3.4.6 Important issues for consideration 3.5 Let Us Sum Up 3.6 Further Readings 3.7 Check Your Progress: Possible Answers 3.0 INTRODUCTION We are witnessing a variety of conflicts - both manmade and natural, all around us. Conflicts can originate due to factors such as unequal power distribution, unequal access to resources, past history of distrust, misgivings and lack of communication. It generally arises because communication is not easy to establish between the conflicting parties. Media, as we are aware, is an important facilitator of information and discussion in democracies like India. The degree of freedom of expression and freedom of the press is in proportion to the quality of development, human rights and dialogue in a democracy. Since media has to report these conflicts, its reporting should adhere to ethical values and professional standards. There have been some instances in the past when media has actually fuelled conflicts, leading to loss of lives and property. Thus, while media needs to have freedom it also has to be responsible in reporting. 39