· Select two discipline relevant brands, practitioners, or works and critically evaluate, compare and contrast these in relation to relevant ethical issues.
Practitioners: Jeremy Clarkson, and Piers Morgan.
Clarkson; Comment on his ethics in journalism, remarks he has made, and him being punished for them. Is this ethically, or morally incorrect, or a light hearted remark taken out of context?
Remarks he has made, including Mexico, and Andy Grays’ sexism row.
I will look at his remarks in print, and also in verbal on his programming, how do they differ if at all?
Do his remarks offend, and what is considered offensive? Does a proportion of society taking offense to something someone says, make the remarks unethical, or is it just a subjective opinion?
Ultimately, does he as a journalist, not have a right to implement his opinion on a topic? Is what is said taken out of proportion, or does he make light of something negative, by using a ‘comical’ journalistic style? What barrier is passed to make something go from offensive, to unethical?
Piers Morgan; What are his past involvements in journalism, how does his approach differ to Clarkson?
Does he approach questions or situations with a motivational charge that is ethical, such as demanding answers to questions in the interest of the public?
Does his questioning demand answers ethically, or I he pushy, to the point, or aggressive? Does he ask the right questions, in the right way?
How does his reaction to events, or answers given, differ to Clarkson’s?
What type of journalist is he? Does he ask question question question, or is he listen, listen listen? Does he accept the answers, or dig deeper to answers given – is this ethical? In the public’s interest? When does something in the public interest override something being unethical?
I will find examples to all these questions, and conclude my essay with this possible argument/decision.
Do Jeremy or Piers, retract comments, or refrain from using particular opinions to avoid being unethical?
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