Journalists in Mexico
A survey of their demographic, labor and professional profiles
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https://doi.org/10.29105/gmjmx20.39-512Keywords:
journalism, sociology of work, professional ideology, news media, anti-press violenceAbstract
For journalism to fulfill its democratic functions, it is necessary that the political, social, and economic context enable its full development in all forms. Although in the past journalism was characterized by co-optation and censorship, contemporary Mexican journalism has shown innovative practices and decisive changes in the identity and professional roles of those who practice it. To account for these changes and contribute to a more precise understanding of the journalistic reality in Mexico, this report presents the results of a nationally representative survey conducted with 486 journalists, as part of the larger Worlds of Journalism Study. This report includes findings on the sociodemographic characteristics of journalists, their professional profiles, the values that guide their work, their ethical and epistemological orientations, perceptions of autonomy, and their relationship with the State, as well as the precarity, risk, and violence that affect them, including the physical, psychological and occupational consequences caused by the pandemic, on top of the measures they take to protect themselves. The results suggest the sophistication of Mexican journalism in terms of its values, roles, and ethical perspectives despite the limitations imposed by the inadequate working conditions and lack of autonomy.
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