Solutions Journalism as a Tool to Erode Polarisation in the Media and Society

Theodora Dame Adjin-Tettey, Anthea Garman

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Abstract

In many African countries where people are brutally divided along ethnic, political and religious lines, a polarised media is likely to worsen the status quo. In this reflective essay, we explore what solutions journalism is and make a case for its application in journalism practice. We argue that the application of the six approaches to reporting on issues that polarise society has the potential to offer relevant solutions to societal problems, erode polarisation in the media and make journalism more relevant to society.

Original languageEnglish
JournalAfrican Journalism Studies
DOIs
Publication statusAccepted/In press - 2021
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • African media
  • complicating narratives
  • empathetic listening
  • media and polarisation
  • solutions journalism

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