FREEDOM

AND

RESPONSIBILITY
BASIC RIGHTS OF
FREEDOM
 Speech
 Expression
 Press
 Publication
 Association
 Procession
 Trade unions
 Agitation and strike.
PRIMARY OBJECTIVES
To Inform, Educate & Entertain
Media not just informs; it also help
in accountability, advocacy, conflict
resolution and representation of
diverse views.
CATEGORIZATION OF
FREEDOM
 “Negative” freedom (passive)
free from outside interference
 “Positive” freedom (active)
freedom to act responsibly to social concerns
 “Guided” freedom, More of an diverse
system of ethics with working principles.
“try to think through the various alternative
actions, anticipate consequences, and
ethical decisions.”
FREEDOM VS RESPONSIBILITY
 Freedom of speech is the right to speak
without censorship and limitation.
 The right to freedom of speech is recognized
in international and human rights laws.
 It is defined as the right to seek information
and ideas.
 The right to tell information and ideas.
FREEDOM
Western view Eastern view
 Journalists think of  Society is superior
freedom as sacred than journalism.
 Having unlimited  Balanced public
rights. cooperation.
 A free press work to  Highest importance is
present only truth. society, not individual
 Control on press by  Faithful to moralities
any authority is not loyal to master.
possible.  Rule of intellectual
aristocracy.
SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
 Promote discovery of truth
 Maintain social stability
 Provide safety valve
 Promote political participation
 Provide critical check on government
MEDIA RESPONSIBILITY
 Responsibility of service the public
interest.
 Believe in national interest instead
of own benefits.
 Consider the responsibilities of
common carriers of information
 Finance new, experimental activities
in their fields for diversity and quality
 Use every means to increase
competence, independence and
effectiveness of staff.
GOVERNMENT RESPONSIBILITY
 Provide help to increase variety and
quality.
 Establish academic and professional
centers of advanced study.
 Set up research and publication
institution in the field of media and
journalism.
 Arrange new and independent
organization to review the report
annually upon the performance of the
press
SOLUTIONS
 Independent public institutions for control of
media
 Balance of public and private ownership
 Must follow the codes of ethics
 Training for professional and ethical matters.
 Media should avoid publicising information
that can lead to crime, violence or social
disruption, as well as that can offend ethnic
or religious issues.
 Society intervention justifiable if the media
fail to meet these standards.
WEB MEDIA
The internet provides a great
outlet for information and
freedom of speech. Blogs,
social networking sites are
open for everyone and every
one can say every thing. But
with the freedom of speech
and expression users must
consider some responsibilities.
Make sure that no false, fake
and sham information is given
out.
MEDIA SHOULD
 Self regulate and accountable
 Focus on public issues
 Avoid insulting words
 Strive for objectivity
 Apply fairness and impartiality
 Cultural sensitivity
 Refresher courses and seminars
 Avoid biasness
 Care the conflict of interest
 Honest means of news gathering
 Minimize the harm
THANKS