Peace Journalism as a Paradigm of Communication for Social Change: characteristics, dimensions and barriers

  • Eva Espinar Ruiz University of Alicante
  • Maria Isabel Hernández Sánchez University of Alicante
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5209/rev_CIYC.2012.v17.39263
Keywords: peace journalism, conflict, peace, violence, communication, social change.

Abstract

Peace journalism is a relatively new paradigm oriented to social change. Its main objective is to equip communication professionals with the analytical and practical tools required to report constructively and ethically about conflicts and wars. But it is also a challenge for understanding conflicts, the relationship between media and society and the role journalists can or must play in conflict situations. The aim of this article is to develop a theoretical review of peace journalism related to definitions, characteristics, concepts and dimensions. This revision will also allow as to point out the barriers for peace journalism success as a model of alternative communication for the construction of a culture of peace.

Author Biographies

Eva Espinar Ruiz, University of Alicante

Departamento de Sociología II,

Maria Isabel Hernández Sánchez, University of Alicante

Departamento de Sociología II

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Published
2012-06-21
How to Cite
Espinar Ruiz, E., & Hernández Sánchez, M. I. (2012). Peace Journalism as a Paradigm of Communication for Social Change: characteristics, dimensions and barriers. CIC. Cuadernos de Información Y Comunicación, 17, 175-189. https://doi.org/10.5209/rev_CIYC.2012.v17.39263
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Vol. 17 (2012): Comunicación, cambio social y desarrollo
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Monograph

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