But whose harm? Towards the ethics of participatory advocacy journalism with unhoused populations
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 7477331 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Vojtěch Dvořák (0000-0001-9152-0762, Masaryk University, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 26 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 169-186 |
| Publication date | 2024-02-07 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journalism (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1464-8849 • E-ISSN: 1741-3001 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publishing (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/14648849241228093 |
| OpenAlex | W4391614386 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 46 |
Maximalist forms of media participation bring about innovative ways to empower people who experience homelessness while also holding the potential to challenge common stereotypes and media narratives related to homelessness. This paper is part of a broader research focused on developing media participation opportunities for unhoused populations. Its objective is to examine and discuss the compatibility of critical theories with media participation, drawing on the example of a participatory newspaper project conducted with unhoused people. The discussion is illustrated by several ethical issues that emerged from the process of co-creation. It concludes that critical theories provide a solid foundation for maximalist forms of media participation with unhoused people. However, it is crucial to acknowledge the potential risks associated with such participation endeavors. Therefore, it is recommended that the principles and practices of critical pedagogy be integrated into these projects. Furthermore, individuals involved in these efforts should be encouraged to draw on professional journalists’ ethical codes and values. Failure to do so may increase the risk of harm to the vulnerable population and undermines the potential for individual empowerment, ultimately hindering community empowerment
Citizen journalism · Criminology · Environmental ethics · Harm · Journalism · Media studies · Political science · Sociology · Community Health and Development · Disaster Management and Resilience · Participatory Visual Research Methods · Law · Philosophy
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Morality and Critical Theory
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Changes in Professionalism of U.S. Journalists in the Turbulent Twenty-First Century
The Constructive Role of Journalism
Journalistic and Commercial News Values
Sourcing homelessness
Natural / Disaster
Dialogic politics and the civilising process
Media and Participation
Danger on the Streets
| Unique citing works | 1 |
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| Citations per year | 1 |
| Citation span | 2025 - 2025 (1) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 1 |