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OverviewPerforming the News: Identity, Authority, and the Myth of Neutrality explores how journalists from historically marginalized groups have long felt pressure to conform when performing for audiences. Many speak with a flat, “neutral” accent, modify their delivery to hide distinctive vocal attributes, dress conventionally to appeal to the “average” viewer, and maintain a consistent appearance to avoid unwanted attention. Their aim is what author Elia Powers refers to as performance neutrality—presentation that is deemed unobjectionable, reveals little about journalists’ social identity, and supposedly does not detract from their message. Increasingly, journalists are challenging restrictive, purportedly neutral forms of self-presentation. This book argues that performance neutrality is a myth that reinforces the status quo, limits on-air diversity, and hinders efforts to make newsrooms more inclusive. Through in-depth interviews with journalists in broadcasting and podcasting, and those who shape their performance, the author suggests ways to make journalism more inclusive and representative of diverse audiences. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Elia PowersPublisher: Rutgers University Press Imprint: Rutgers University Press Dimensions: Width: 15.60cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 23.50cm Weight: 0.340kg ISBN: 9781978836679ISBN 10: 1978836678 Pages: 228 Publication Date: 13 September 2024 Recommended Age: From 18 to 99 years Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Professional and scholarly , Tertiary & Higher Education , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviews"""Elia Powers has set out to challenge decades of status-quo thinking around one of the thorniest topics in professional communication: How we judge others, and, in turn, how we judge ourselves."" -- John Hendrickson * author of Life on Delay * ""Dr. Elia M. Powers presents a valuable, thoughtful perspective on journalists navigating identity, authority, and the myth of neutrality. This book should be required reading for anyone interested in the news media."" -- Deb Aikat * co-author of Agendamelding: News, Social Media, Audiences, and Civic Community *" ""Elia Powers has set out to challenge decades of status-quo thinking around one of the thorniest topics in professional communication: How we judge others, and, in turn, how we judge ourselves."" — John Hendrickson, author of Life on Delay ""Dr. Elia M. Powers presents a valuable, thoughtful perspective on journalists navigating identity, authority, and the myth of neutrality. This book should be required reading for anyone interested in the news media."" — Deb Aikat, co-author of Agendamelding: News, Social Media, Audiences, and Civic Community Author InformationELIA POWERS is an associate professor of journalism at Towson University, Towson, Maryland. Formerly a news and feature writer, he is now a contributing editor and independent podcast producer/host. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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