Review article
Analysis of the Editorials in “Glas Koncila ” in 1999 and 2000. Political (im) partiality of a Catholic Journal
Marijana Karamarko
Marinko Karamarko
Abstract
The mass media have become an essential factor of socialization and inclusion in all aspects of society, including the political dimension. Improving the individual’s understanding of the contemporary society, the mass media allow each individual to participate and contribute in its development. One of the most important issues of the complex relationship of the mass media and the politics - is the political bias of the media. Journalists should have the liberty of having their own political opinion, but their journalistic work must be based on the principles of truthfulness, objectivity and impartiality. During the elections, the mass media have a particularly important role and responsibility.
The Church has also recognized the importance of mass media, and through the mass media communication aims to contribute to the democratic processes. But, this particular activity is often criticized by the secularly oriented public, stating that the Church should limit its activities exclusively to the religious part of its mission.
This study will examine whether there is a consistent political position of the Church, in respect to the political structures, as well as the position of the Catholic press, in order to establish whether the Church shows partiality in pre-election time in an alleged attempt to manipulate the voters.
The survey covers 104 editorials of the official newspaper of the Catholic Church in Croatia, Glas Koncila (Voice of the Council), from the years 1999 and 2000.
Keywords
Glas Koncila (Voice of the Council); elections; political bias; manipulation of voters
Hrčak ID:
157514
URI
Publication date:
1.3.2016.
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