Research indicates that media reporting, particularly on immigrants, depicts them in a stereotypical image. This image is tied to the type of information and voices used in the stories which contribute to the poor quality of news reporting. A key issue driving these negative portrayals is the manner in which journalists refer to and describe certain groups, and whose perspectives and voices the…
The article reports on the increased number of Arab Americans who are pursuing journalism as a career in an effort to combat stereotyping of Arabs and Muslims in mainstream media. Topics discussed include the impact of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack on public perception of Arab Americans, the rise of diversity in U.S. newsrooms and the advantages that Arab Americans can bring to journa…