02597 am 22004813u 450 991028222580332120221206104922.01-912656-24-810.16997/book31(CKB)4100000005679624(OAPEN)1000370(WaSeSS)IndRDA00120472(EXLCZ)99410000000567962420200601d2018 uy 0engurmu#---auuuutxtrdacontentcrdamediacrrdacarrierAppearance, discrimination and the media portraying facial disfigurement fairly in the news /Diana Garrisi, Laima Janciute, Jacob JohanssenLondon :University of Westminster Press,2018.1 online resource (27 pages) charts; PDF, digital file(s)CAMRI Policy Briefs ;Volume 3Print version: 9781912656226 Includes bibliographical references."The portrayal of disfigurement in the UK media must change. This policy brief is based on recent research that found a general negative and sensationalised attitude towards disfigurement in the media.Dsfigurement is a condition that can affect anyone at any time in life regardless their social or demographic background due to accidents or health conditions or be congenital. In the UK, one in 111 people have facial disfigurements.In order to improve the ways in which media portray disfigurement, this policy brief argues that media should move away from sensationalised coverage on disfigurement and focus instead on the lived experiences of individuals with this condition. It recommends strengthening diversity-oriented editorial practices and training as well as media literacy education. In addition, it addresses the lack of guidelines on the portrayal of disfigurement and urges regulatory bodies to be more efficient in handling complaints."CAMRI policy briefs ;Volume 3.FaceAbnormalitiesSocial aspectsDisfigured personsSocial aspectsMass mediaLaw and legislationGreat BritainFaceAbnormalitiesSocial aspects.Disfigured personsSocial aspects.Mass mediaLaw and legislation343.41099Garrisi Diana863669Janciute LaimaJohanssen JacobWaSeSSWaSeSSBOOK9910282225803321Appearance, discrimination and the media1927731UNINA