This document discusses media ethics and related concepts. It begins by defining laws and their key characteristics. It then discusses freedom of speech and expression under the Indian constitution. This includes the right to circulate information, criticize the government, and receive information. It also discusses defamation and defenses against defamation claims like truth and fair comment. The document then defines ethics and explains why ethics are important for media due to their influence. It concludes by outlining the key principles of the Indian code of media ethics including public interest, fairness, restraint, national unity, accuracy, and taking responsibility.
This presentation is for use when covering media ethics in an introductory mass media course. Includes media organization ethics, the need for ethics, types of ethics, ethical media examples.
Media ethics are important in Journalism because they create guidelines for journalists to follow fair and unbiased information dissemination. It makes sure that media stays true and further helps journalists maintain a sense of equality.
Professional Ethics Module 1 Philosophy and EthicsNancy Girdhar
Introduction to philosophy : definition, nature and scope, concept, branches
Origin of Ethics
Ethics: definition, moral philosophy, nature of moral judgments and reactions.
Theories of Ethics (Utilitarian Theory, Right Theory & Casuist Theory)
Benefit of Ethics
Freedom in ethical discourse
This lecture consist of : Meaning and definition of crime, News values in crime reporting, Sources in crime Reporting, Types of Crime in India, How to report accident, Theft, Suicide, Fire, Qualities of a crime reporter, What should a crime reporter keep in mind while reporting crime.
Sting Operation and Investigation slideshareNEERAJPANGHAL2
This presentation consists of Sting Operation and Investigation power point presentation made by Neeraj Panghal. This presentation has been uploaded to Slideshare by Neeraj. This ppt. is purely a work of mine.
This presentation covers the impact of the internet and social media on journalism, from newsgathering to distribution to consumption. Presented to Tufts University class on "Social Media: Participatory Culture and Content Creation in Society."
It explains the actual role of media in the society. Moreover, it also gives emphases on how the media should behave in the society in order to give exact and useful information in accordance with preset norms mentioned by Press Council of India.
This presentation is for use when covering media ethics in an introductory mass media course. Includes media organization ethics, the need for ethics, types of ethics, ethical media examples.
Media ethics are important in Journalism because they create guidelines for journalists to follow fair and unbiased information dissemination. It makes sure that media stays true and further helps journalists maintain a sense of equality.
Professional Ethics Module 1 Philosophy and EthicsNancy Girdhar
Introduction to philosophy : definition, nature and scope, concept, branches
Origin of Ethics
Ethics: definition, moral philosophy, nature of moral judgments and reactions.
Theories of Ethics (Utilitarian Theory, Right Theory & Casuist Theory)
Benefit of Ethics
Freedom in ethical discourse
This lecture consist of : Meaning and definition of crime, News values in crime reporting, Sources in crime Reporting, Types of Crime in India, How to report accident, Theft, Suicide, Fire, Qualities of a crime reporter, What should a crime reporter keep in mind while reporting crime.
Sting Operation and Investigation slideshareNEERAJPANGHAL2
This presentation consists of Sting Operation and Investigation power point presentation made by Neeraj Panghal. This presentation has been uploaded to Slideshare by Neeraj. This ppt. is purely a work of mine.
This presentation covers the impact of the internet and social media on journalism, from newsgathering to distribution to consumption. Presented to Tufts University class on "Social Media: Participatory Culture and Content Creation in Society."
It explains the actual role of media in the society. Moreover, it also gives emphases on how the media should behave in the society in order to give exact and useful information in accordance with preset norms mentioned by Press Council of India.
Sofia Mehta student of
BVJMM 2nd Semester of #JIMSVKII has shared about the Theories of Ethics and Morals in Media.
For More Query Call us on 09990474829, 011 61199191
Visit us at https://www.jimssouthdelhi.com/
Follow us on:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JIMSVASANTKUNJII/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jimsljptweets
Instagram : : https://www.instagram.com/jims_vk2/?hl=en
YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZgioa2rpculDY7bHlljD6g
Blog: https://jimssouthdelhi.com/blog/
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jims-vasant-kunj-38785a85/
Theories of Ethics and Morals in media.pptxJIMSVKII
Sofia mehta student of
BVJMM 2nd Semester of #JIMSVKII has shared about the Theories of Ethics and Morals in media.
For More Query Call us on 09990474829, 011 61199191
Visit us at https://www.jimssouthdelhi.com/
Follow us on:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JIMSVASANTKUNJII/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jimsljptweets
Instagram : : https://www.instagram.com/jims_vk2/?hl=en
YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZgioa2rpculDY7bHlljD6g
Blog: https://jimssouthdelhi.com/blog/
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jims-vasant-kunj-38785a85/
Freedom of Expression in Social Media: Implications on Democracyashimasahni3
Sir Edward Coke’s Institutes of the Laws of England has first time used the phrase ‘freedom of speech.’
The freedom of speech is of recent origin in America. In the early decades of the 20th century the famous cases Schenck v. United States and Abram’s v. United States (1919)
But identical ideas of freedom of speech prevailed during ancient Greek (Athenian) Socrates : freedom of thought implies the freedom to teach. He also justified this claim both as a duty that he owed the Gods and a benefit that he conferred upon the state. In ancient Greek Athenian literature the term parrhêsia was used in the context of today’s freedom of expression
The Significant doctrine of freedom of expression is also vividly portrayed in theories of social contract.
Thomas Hobbes, in his classic work Leviathan (1651)
John Locke’s second book titled Treaties on Government (1681)
Jean-Jacques RousseauMontesquieu in his work The Spirit of the Laws (1748) laid down the notion of separation of power.
William Blackstone, Commentaries on the Laws of England viewed a man can speak as per his free will using reason and law of nature is the legitimate restriction up on it.
John Stuart Mill, an icon of advocacy of liberty,
Thomas Paine ; Paine while arguing in favour of liberty (freedom of speech) has gone to such an extent that he considers it is our duty to protect this right of our enemy also.
Karl Marx has praised importance of freedom of press . He points that the free press (form of expression) has been recognized as vigilant eye of a people’s soul.Thomas Jefferson, who was statesman, diplomat, Lawyer & who served as third president of United States from 1801 to 1809 said “The press is the only tiscon of a nation. When it is completely silenced, all means of general efforts are taken away Professor Thomas Emerson views freedom of expression is essential as a means of assuring individual self-fulfilment.
The First Amendment with regard to right to freedom of expression is a defining feature of American society, In shaping the free speech jurisprudence ,Americans took the help :-
English background
Theory of natural rights
social contract
common law Ancient Classical Literature:
The Vedas i.e. Shrut means to hear and Smriti means to memorize.
Atharva Veda [Book VIII hymn X] refers the evolution of democracy during Vedic period.
According to Shankaracharya the Bhagvad Gita that one can enrich his own wisdom (Jnana) through freedom of speech and expression.
Nyâya Sûtra, propounded by philosopher Gotama, provides us science of logic to deduce the principles through discussion. He employed the logic to discover the knowledge of truth. The concepts “Tarka-vidyâ” the science of reasoning and “Vâdârth” the science of discussion must be needed to be looked into.
Summary: There has often been a demand for absolute freedom of speech from various interest groups. However scope and limits of freedom of speech and expression are limited by its constraints. Hence absolute freedom of speech and expression is only a mirage.
Author: Dr Mahesh C. Jain is a practicing medical doctor and has written the book “Encounter of Science with Philosophy – A synthetic view”. The book begins with first chapter devoted to scientifically valid concept of God and then explains cosmic phenomena right from origin of nature and universe up to origin of life and evolution of man. The book includes several chapters devoted to auxiliary concepts and social sciences as corollaries to the concept of God. This is the only book which deals with origin of nature and universe from null or Zero or nothing.
http://www.sciencengod.com
http://curatio.in
Fundamentals Of Statistics-Definition of statistics,Descriptive and Inferential Statistics,Major Types of Descriptive Statistics,Statistical data analysis
How to Make a Field invisible in Odoo 17Celine George
It is possible to hide or invisible some fields in odoo. Commonly using “invisible” attribute in the field definition to invisible the fields. This slide will show how to make a field invisible in odoo 17.
Biological screening of herbal drugs: Introduction and Need for
Phyto-Pharmacological Screening, New Strategies for evaluating
Natural Products, In vitro evaluation techniques for Antioxidants, Antimicrobial and Anticancer drugs. In vivo evaluation techniques
for Anti-inflammatory, Antiulcer, Anticancer, Wound healing, Antidiabetic, Hepatoprotective, Cardio protective, Diuretics and
Antifertility, Toxicity studies as per OECD guidelines
Introduction to AI for Nonprofits with Tapp NetworkTechSoup
Dive into the world of AI! Experts Jon Hill and Tareq Monaur will guide you through AI's role in enhancing nonprofit websites and basic marketing strategies, making it easy to understand and apply.
Synthetic Fiber Construction in lab .pptxPavel ( NSTU)
Synthetic fiber production is a fascinating and complex field that blends chemistry, engineering, and environmental science. By understanding these aspects, students can gain a comprehensive view of synthetic fiber production, its impact on society and the environment, and the potential for future innovations. Synthetic fibers play a crucial role in modern society, impacting various aspects of daily life, industry, and the environment. ynthetic fibers are integral to modern life, offering a range of benefits from cost-effectiveness and versatility to innovative applications and performance characteristics. While they pose environmental challenges, ongoing research and development aim to create more sustainable and eco-friendly alternatives. Understanding the importance of synthetic fibers helps in appreciating their role in the economy, industry, and daily life, while also emphasizing the need for sustainable practices and innovation.
Palestine last event orientationfvgnh .pptxRaedMohamed3
An EFL lesson about the current events in Palestine. It is intended to be for intermediate students who wish to increase their listening skills through a short lesson in power point.
Francesca Gottschalk - How can education support child empowerment.pptxEduSkills OECD
Francesca Gottschalk from the OECD’s Centre for Educational Research and Innovation presents at the Ask an Expert Webinar: How can education support child empowerment?
The French Revolution, which began in 1789, was a period of radical social and political upheaval in France. It marked the decline of absolute monarchies, the rise of secular and democratic republics, and the eventual rise of Napoleon Bonaparte. This revolutionary period is crucial in understanding the transition from feudalism to modernity in Europe.
For more information, visit-www.vavaclasses.com
Embracing GenAI - A Strategic ImperativePeter Windle
Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies such as Generative AI, Image Generators and Large Language Models have had a dramatic impact on teaching, learning and assessment over the past 18 months. The most immediate threat AI posed was to Academic Integrity with Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) focusing their efforts on combating the use of GenAI in assessment. Guidelines were developed for staff and students, policies put in place too. Innovative educators have forged paths in the use of Generative AI for teaching, learning and assessments leading to pockets of transformation springing up across HEIs, often with little or no top-down guidance, support or direction.
This Gasta posits a strategic approach to integrating AI into HEIs to prepare staff, students and the curriculum for an evolving world and workplace. We will highlight the advantages of working with these technologies beyond the realm of teaching, learning and assessment by considering prompt engineering skills, industry impact, curriculum changes, and the need for staff upskilling. In contrast, not engaging strategically with Generative AI poses risks, including falling behind peers, missed opportunities and failing to ensure our graduates remain employable. The rapid evolution of AI technologies necessitates a proactive and strategic approach if we are to remain relevant.
The Roman Empire A Historical Colossus.pdfkaushalkr1407
The Roman Empire, a vast and enduring power, stands as one of history's most remarkable civilizations, leaving an indelible imprint on the world. It emerged from the Roman Republic, transitioning into an imperial powerhouse under the leadership of Augustus Caesar in 27 BCE. This transformation marked the beginning of an era defined by unprecedented territorial expansion, architectural marvels, and profound cultural influence.
The empire's roots lie in the city of Rome, founded, according to legend, by Romulus in 753 BCE. Over centuries, Rome evolved from a small settlement to a formidable republic, characterized by a complex political system with elected officials and checks on power. However, internal strife, class conflicts, and military ambitions paved the way for the end of the Republic. Julius Caesar’s dictatorship and subsequent assassination in 44 BCE created a power vacuum, leading to a civil war. Octavian, later Augustus, emerged victorious, heralding the Roman Empire’s birth.
Under Augustus, the empire experienced the Pax Romana, a 200-year period of relative peace and stability. Augustus reformed the military, established efficient administrative systems, and initiated grand construction projects. The empire's borders expanded, encompassing territories from Britain to Egypt and from Spain to the Euphrates. Roman legions, renowned for their discipline and engineering prowess, secured and maintained these vast territories, building roads, fortifications, and cities that facilitated control and integration.
The Roman Empire’s society was hierarchical, with a rigid class system. At the top were the patricians, wealthy elites who held significant political power. Below them were the plebeians, free citizens with limited political influence, and the vast numbers of slaves who formed the backbone of the economy. The family unit was central, governed by the paterfamilias, the male head who held absolute authority.
Culturally, the Romans were eclectic, absorbing and adapting elements from the civilizations they encountered, particularly the Greeks. Roman art, literature, and philosophy reflected this synthesis, creating a rich cultural tapestry. Latin, the Roman language, became the lingua franca of the Western world, influencing numerous modern languages.
Roman architecture and engineering achievements were monumental. They perfected the arch, vault, and dome, constructing enduring structures like the Colosseum, Pantheon, and aqueducts. These engineering marvels not only showcased Roman ingenuity but also served practical purposes, from public entertainment to water supply.
Unit 8 - Information and Communication Technology (Paper I).pdfThiyagu K
This slides describes the basic concepts of ICT, basics of Email, Emerging Technology and Digital Initiatives in Education. This presentations aligns with the UGC Paper I syllabus.
1. Media Ethics Basics
Deepa K.C
Assistant Professor
Department of Multimedia
St. Mary’s College Thrissur
2. OBJECTIVE
1. The meaning of law
2. Freedom of Speech and Expression under Article 19(1)(a)
3. Defamation
4. Ethics
5. Code of Ethics
Media Ethics, Deepa K.C, St. Mary’s College
3. The meaning of law
“The law is a system of rules that a society or government develops
in order to deal with crime, business agreements, and social
relationships. It is also a complex mechanism, evolving from
hundreds of years of tradition, culture and values.
The law can be defined as a set of enforceable rules of conduct
which set down guidelines for relationships between people and
organizations
Media Ethics, Deepa K.C, St. Mary’s College
4. Laws have certain characteristics that make
them different from rules:
1. Laws are binding on the whole community.
2. Laws can be enforced.
3. Laws are officially recognized.
4. Laws are accessible (or discoverable).
5. Laws relate to public interest.
Medit Ethics, Deepa k.c , St.Mary’s College
5. Concept of Press Freedom
Press freedom is globally and ideally guaranteed by Article 19 of the
universal Declaration of Human Rights . It is the liberty to print or
disseminate information, by printing, broadcasting, or through
electronic media, without prior restraints such as licensing
requirements or content review and without subsequent punishment for
what is said as well.
Media Ethics, Deepa K.C, St. Mary’s College
6. Concept of Press Freedom
Although, the arguments that explain the need for acknowledging the
positive rights stating that access to the press is restricted, and its
operational cost is immeasurable are powerful but not sufficient
arguments. Legally speaking, nobody is denied the right to establish a
newspaper or television station, and restricted financial resources are
not the same as restricted legal rights
Media Ethics, Deepa K.C, St. Mary’s College
7. Freedom of Speech and Expression under
Article 19(1)(a)
Article 19(1)(a) covers the right to express oneself by word of mouth,
writing, printing, picture, or in any manner. It includes the freedom of
communication and the right to propagate or publish one’s views. The
communication of ideas may be through any medium—newspaper,
magazine, movie, electronic media or audio-visual media. Freedom of
speech and expression includes the following rights
Media Ethics, Deepa K.C, St. Mary’s College
8. Right to circulate
Freedom of expression has always been emphasized as an essential
basis for the democratic functioning of a society.
The right to free speech and expression includes the right not only
to publish but also to circulate information and opinion. Without
this, the right to free speech and expression would carry little
meaning
Media Ethics, Deepa K.C, St. Mary’s College
9. Right to criticize
Right to free speech includes the right to criticize the government,
which is necessary for a healthy democracy. Decisions of the
Supreme Court in later cases made it clear that criticism of the
government was not to be regarded as a ground for restricting the
freedom of speech or expression.
Right to receive information
The right to receive information was upheld by the Supreme
Court in a series of judgments in varied contexts including:
Media Ethics, Deepa K.C, St. Mary’s College
10. Right to information from advertisements enabling the citizens to
get vital information about life saving drugs
Right of sports lovers to watch cricket • Right of voters to know the
antecedents of electoral candidates
Right to expression beyond national boundaries
The right to freedom of speech and expression extends beyond national
boundaries. The question was considered by the Supreme Court in one of
the cases related to impounding of a passport ‘in the interests of the
general public’.
Media Ethics, Deepa K.C, St. Mary’s College
11. Defamation
Defamation is the publication of a statement by one person about
another that damages his reputation.
Example, where someone’s character is discredited or where the
statement causes the person to be shunned by others or exposed to
hatred. It is not enough to show that there has been a mere insult.
Defamatory statements are usually in written or spoken words (and
include material on the internet) but pictures, photographs, gestures
and other acts can also be defamatory.
Media Ethics, Deepa K.C, St. Mary’s College
12. The law of defamation is also a reasonable restriction under Article (2)
and bestows the right to preservation of honour on every individual.
Defamation occurs when a false and defamatory statement about
another person is published without lawful justification or excuse.
However, truth, fair comment and privilege are the main defences
against defamation. Therefore, we shall examine in details what
constitutes defamation and what are the defences against it
Media Ethics, Deepa K.C, St. Mary’s College
13. The term "defamation" is an all-encompassing term that covers any
statement that hurts someone's reputation. If the statement is made in
writing and published, the defamation is called "libel." If the hurtful
statement is spoken, the statement is "slander." The government can't
imprison someone for making a defamatory statement since it is not a
crime. Instead, defamation is considered to be a civil wrong, or a tort. A
person that has suffered a defamatory statement may sue the person that
made the statement under defamation law.
Media Ethics, Deepa K.C, St. Mary’s College
14. A Word about Ethics:
The concept of ethics comes from the Greeks, who divided the
philosophical world into three parts. Aesthetics was the study of the
beautiful and how a person could analyze beauty without relying only on
subjective evaluations. Ethics was the study of what is good, both for the
individual and for society. The Greeks were concerned with the individual
virtues of courage, justice, temperance, and wisdom, as well as with
societal virtues, such as freedom.
Media Ethics, Deepa K.C, St. Mary’s College
15. Most scholars define ethics as a branch of philosophy which deals
with the study of moral behavior, its underlying moral principles
and rational justification. However, there is a difference between
morality and ethics. The Latin word mores refers to the customs and
conventions that govern the ways people behave while the ethos
from Greek means character.
Media Ethics, Deepa K.C, St. Mary’s College
16. The following are some definitions:
1. The study of what we ought to do. It has to do with duty. Duty to
self and duty to others.
2. Critical reflection on and self-confrontation with the moral
choices that arise daily.
3. Rules of conduct or principles of morality that point us towards
the right or best way to act in a situation.
4. Ethics are concerned with making rational judgments as well
as sound moral decisions in daily journalistic performance
Media Ethics, Deepa K.C, St. Mary’s College
17. Why Ethics?
Social Reasons
Everything that a journalist does has ethical implications, to a lesser or
greater extent. This is because everything that a journalist writes or says
or neglects to write or to say in some or other way has an influence on
people. This influence can be good or bad. Because the media have an
enormous influence, it is of vital importance that journalism be practiced
in an accountable and responsible way.
Media Ethics, Deepa K.C, St. Mary’s College
18. When the media act irresponsibly several things happen:
1. unnecessary harm is done to people;
2. The media looses credibility;
3. It weakens the media’s vital role as watch dogs;
4. The wellbeing of democracy suffers
Media Ethics, Deepa K.C, St. Mary’s College
19. The All India Newspaper Editors’ Conference (AINEC) is one of the
first bodies to have put in place a code of ethics for the Indian media.
Some of the important points of this code are as follows:
1. Public interest: As the press is a primary instrument in the
creation of public opinion, journalists should regard their calling as
a trust and be eager to serve and guard their public interests. The
carrying on of personal controversies in the press in which no
public interest is involved shall be regarded as derogatory to the
dignity of the profession.
Code of Ethics
Media Ethics, Deepa K.C, St. Mary’s College
20. 2. Fairness: In the discharge of their duties, journalists should
attach due value to fundamental, human and social rights and
shall hold good faith and fair play in news reports and comments
as essential professional obligations.
3. Restraint: Journalists should observe special restraint in reports
and comments while dealing with tensions that might lead
towards civil disorder. They should specifically observe
maximum restraint while publishing reports and comments that
are related to communal tension, incidents, riots, incipient
situations likely to lead to communal disturbances.
Media Ethics, Deepa K.C, St. Mary’s College
21. 4. National unity: Journalists should try to promote the pride and the
unity of the country. They should write positive things about India’s
people, its achievements and its strength in diversity. They should
mostly be circumspect in dealing with movements and ideas that
promote regionalism at the cost of national unity.
5. Caution: Any reportage on ideas of fresh partition and
secessionism should be treated with the great care. Comments that
might give comfort to the proponents of ideas and further their
interests should be avoided.
Medit Ethics, Deepa k.c , St.Mary’s College
22. 6. Accuracy: Journalists should ensure that the information
disseminated is factually accurate. No fact should be distorted or
the essential facts deliberately omitted. No information known to
be false should be published. It is unprofessional to give currency
to rumors or loose talk affecting the private life of individuals.
7. Responsibility: Responsibility shall be assumed for all information
and comments published. If the responsibility is disclaimed, this
will be explicitly stated
Media Ethics, Deepa K.C, St. Mary’s College
23. 8. Confidence: Confidence should always be respected. Professional
secrecy must be preserved.
9. Correction: Any report found to be inaccurate and any comment
on inaccurate reports should be voluntarily rectified. It should be
obligatory to give fair publicity to a correlation of contradiction
when a report published is shown to be false or inaccurate in
material particulars.
10. • Freedom: Freedom in the honest collection and publication of
news and facts and the rights of their comments and criticism.
Media Ethics, Deepa K.C, St. Mary’s College
24. REFERENCE
Legal system- Cambridge University Press
Media law & Ethics – Manipal University Bangalore
NCERT-JUDICIARY
Aspects of the Constitution of India –Module1 & 2
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Self-censorship
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Press_laws
https://indiankanoon.org/docfragment/861870/?formInput=defama
tion%20cases
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embedded_journalism
Media Ethics, Deepa K.C, St. Mary’s College