Between objectivity and surveillance: the jornalistic contradictions

Authors

  • Fernanda Lopes Universitário do Leste de Minas

Abstract

This article aims to confront two representations related to journalistic identity. For one of them, journalists are considered distant observers of the facts. For the other, journalists are took as “watchdogs”. According to the first point of view, objectivity is the most important value to follow. Regarding the second representation, surveillance and denunciation are duties related to the journalistic mission. However, this two positions seems to be contradictory: how to be objective and “watchdogs” at the same time? Can someone be a distant observer while assuming values judgments? This questions leads an interpretation of the most different (and maybe contradictories) elements involved in journalistic identity.

Issue

Vol. 21 No. 47: Year XXI - 2007/2

Section

Articles

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