Ethical Communication Techniques in Delivering News
Reflecting on the readings of this week, return to the news items you selected in Week 2. What kinds of data did those reports use? Did they make the source data available (if so, provide the source)? If not, why might that be? If they did, can you determine if the data was used ethically? If not, what other information would you need to make that determination? How does your understanding and analysis of these news items change with this perspective? Have the authors used the data in a responsible way?
Remember to cite relevant source material from your readings. When you cite other work, you must include a reference list.
Article Chosen:The article "Asia's inaugural Gay Games Set to Commence in Hong Kong, Nurturing Hopes for Increased LGBTQ Inclusion" delves into the forthcoming Gay Games event in Hong Kong and the broader context of LGBTQ rights and acceptance within the Asian region. This analysis examines how the article addresses the topic of gender.
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The article “Asia's first-ever Gay Games to begin in Hong Kong, fostering hopes for greater LGBTQ inclusivity” (The Associated Press, 2023) delves into the history of the Gay Games in Asia. It depicts the story of Gina Benjamin, an ardent soccer enthusiast, who describes how the laws in Hong Kong prevented her from lawfully marrying her same-sex spouse. The event’s primary goals are to dispel prejudices about the LGBTQ community and highlight the city’s support for equal rights. Notwithstanding obstacles such as the COVID-19 pandemic's effects and the government's lack of backing, organizers remain upbeat about the games' possible influence on LGBTQ awareness and conversation in Hong Kong. Hence, the article presents a balanced view of the challenges faced by the organizers, including the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. It also highlights the positive developments in LGBTQ rights in Hong Kong. This paper’s primary goal is to evaluate the authors’ ethical communication