Journalism practice, media and democracy in Venezuela (2000-2010)
Bracho-Polanco, E. 2014. Journalism practice, media and democracy in Venezuela (2000-2010). PhD thesis University of Westminster Faculty of Media, Art and Design
Bracho-Polanco, E. 2014. Journalism practice, media and democracy in Venezuela (2000-2010). PhD thesis University of Westminster Faculty of Media, Art and Design
Title | Journalism practice, media and democracy in Venezuela (2000-2010) |
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Type | PhD thesis |
Authors | Bracho-Polanco, E. |
Abstract | Since first winning elections in 1998, Venezuelan president Hugo Chávez became one of the most vocal leaders in the international arena to oppose the U.S. and western neo-liberal policies. His administration arguably represents the most radical socio-political shift in the western hemisphere during the twenty-first century. Its political model has led to a political polarisation previously unknown in Venezuela and Latin America. In such a highly-polarised environment and ongoing clashes between pro-Chávez forces and the opposition, the news media have played a central role as active political entities. Venezuelan journalists have become agents of specific ideological advocacy and political militancy. Such a scenario in the media collides with most normative liberal notions of balanced, accurate, transparent, and ethical journalistic practice, as well as with certain ideals of the media’s democratic role. The research draws conclusions in relation to the ways reporters, editors, scholars and commentators perceive journalistic practice as a means to promote democratic values, and whether or not Venezuelan news media have enhanced democratic debate during the 2000s. |
Year | 2014 |
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