What is the Media's Role in Democracy and the Impact of Quality Journalism
What is the news media's role in democracy and the impact of quality journalism on society? Dr Fielding’s research investigates how news media represents contested ideas in political and social contexts. She argues that society is best served by a lively, diverse news media marketplace of ideas where a range of different voices have access to mass audiences to have their voices heard. When the news media marketplace does not meet this ideal, democracy suffers.
Bio
Dr Victoria Fielding is an academic at The University of Adelaide. Her research investigates news media framing of public contestation. She has a PhD from the University of South Australia and has 18 years’ experience in professional marketing and communications. She is a strong advocate for equity and social justice.
Event
8:30pm @Little Bang Brewing, 25 Henry St, Stepney SA 5069
Also speaking at this location at 6:30pm is Kerrie Dougherty
