Always Quote by Sucheta Dalal
“Even in private e-mail groups, it is journalists who seem outraged, anguished and disheartened at what has been described as the 'prostitution' of news; the reader response is always lukewarm.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Media Ethics Discussion, 2020
Journalists feel distressed about perceived degradation of news, while audiences remain indifferent.
In simple terms: Journalists upset, readers indifferent.
Address quality and relevance of journalism.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- newsrooms
- media literacy programs
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives journalist outrage?
- How can readers be re-engaged?
Audience apathy may limit impact of reform.