Offensive Publications on Religion, Reactions and Outcomes - A Case for Structural-Functional Repositioning of the System of Gatekeeping in the Nigerian Print Media
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2003-08
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Popoola, I. S
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144 years after journalism started in Nigeria, the profession is yet to mature, going by the quality of some published stories causing ripples or engendering violence in the country. Statutorily, traditionally and ethically, mass media me regarded globally as entertaining, educative, informative and enlightening organizations. However, occasionally in Nigeria, the operations of the mass media have been a source of worry due to publication of offensive religious stories; the most recent being that of ThisDay newspaper of last year, which sparked off violent protests in parts of Nigeria.
This paper, therefore, has the objective of advocating a restructuring and redefining the process of gatekeeping in the Nigerian print media to stem the tide. It is written through content analysis
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Journalism , Mass media , ThisDay Newspaper , Gatekeeping
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Popoola, I. S. (2003). Offensive Publications on Religion, Reactions and Outcomes - A Case for Structural-Functional Repositioning of the System of Gatekeeping in the Nigerian Print Media. Paper presented at the 13th ACCE Biennial, Abuja, Nigeira