Mangalore, December 14: Taking the middle path is the best option before a journalist in terms of tackling the ethical dilemma, said Prof. Varadesh Hiregange, Director, Manipal Institute of Communication (MIC).
He was speaking at the valedictory function of the two day seminar 'Media: Ethics and Practices' organized by Department of Journalism, Besant Women's College, Mangalore, on Friday.
Many a time, a journalist does not have enough time to think of whether to capture certain images or not while reporting an event which leads to an ethical dilemma. However, the best way to tackle it is by going ahead and capturing the event but filtering details out while publishing or broadcasting content in the way of blurring images, opting for long shots rather than close-ups and black and white images rather than colour etc, Mr. Hiregange said, besides trying to put oneself in the victim's shoes.
Citing the case of journalist Naveen Soorinje, Mr. Hiregange said that it is debatable as to whether the footage that was aired on TV was in the right taste in terms of projecting women. However, he said that as a journalist Mr. Soorinje had done his duty and had it not been for that news, the matter would well have been brushed under the carpet. Lamenting that Mr. Soorinje continues to languish in jail for doing his duty, Mr. Hiregange said that journalists are harassed from all quarters in today's times.
“Journalists are pressurized by market forces, politicians, corporate houses and even media professors. A journalist fights a lone battle. The management does not want to support him and the state is always looking to curtail his freedom. Naveen Soorinje continues to be in judicial custody. The position is such that even the Press Council of India Chairman is not willing to comment on his behalf”, he said.
Mr. Hiregange also said that unlike creative writers and novelists, a journalist cannot use metaphors and indirect language to convey a message or criticize someone as reporting is done in a direct language and hence stressed on the need for journalists to be more careful about their approach.
B Mohan Naik, Correspondent of Besant Women's College, Mangalore, presided over. Anisha, HOD, Department of Journalism, proposed the vote of thanks. Manjula K T, Principal of the College, was also present.
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