Media Accused Of Bias In Gender Violence
Monday, November 10, 2008
Director of South African-based Gender Links, Colleen Morna said last week that in 2003 they conducted a survey on how the media reported on gender violence and found that it was unbalanced.
She told a media consultative meeting held in Gaborone that the research showed that male voices are more prominent on all topics related to gender violence.
This call is both timely and crucial, as it reflects a growing need for unity and collaboration amongst media bodies to address pressing issues facing the nation.The theme of this year’s Press Freedom Day, “A Press for the Planet: Journalism in the Face of the Environmental Crisis,” resonates deeply with Batswana, particularly in light of the ongoing human and wildlife conflict. Botswana’s rich wildlife population is not only a national...