Journalism Ethics in the Covering of Immigration news

  • M.ª del Mar López Talavera Universidad Complutense de Madrid.
Keywords: information ethics, immigration, representation in the media, practical professional journalism, development social.

Abstract

The paper reviews the current state of treatment of the immigration world in Spain, its representing image in the media, detailing the fundamental flaws in coverage of issues related to immigrants, in which stereotypical, discriminatory and negative visions constantly appear. After reviewing the content of the various codes and manuals of professional ethics in this sector, the author indicates some lines of practical action and professional recommendations to improve the representation and full social situation of immigrants in our country.

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Published
2012-07-04
How to Cite
López Talavera M. d. M. (2012). Journalism Ethics in the Covering of Immigration news. CIC. Cuadernos de Información y Comunicación, 17, 339-354. https://doi.org/10.5209/rev_CIYC.2012.v17.39343