The reflection of social inequalities in mass-media [Articol]

Abstract

The media coverage of social problems, including the social inequalities, of the ways in which they can be solved, of the implementation manner of the state’s social policies regarding this field, and live quality in general, represents one of the major objectives of mass-media. Therefore, journalism has to ensure the right of every citizen to information, to promote opinion pluralism, to ensure the unhindered movement of ideas, conceptions, theories and to create a favourable environment for the control on behalf of the authorities of the activities of the public authorities, therefore stimulating the continual development processes of the democratic principles of socio-politic cohabitation. This type of activity legitimates journalism as an important form of social engagement, efficient information and communication means, an ideal instrument for the training and study of the public opinion.