{"product_id":"9781978836679-performing-the-news","title":"Performing the News","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdentity, Authority, and the Myth of Neutrality\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePerforming the News: Identity, Authority, and the Myth of Neutrality \u003c\/i\u003eexplores how journalists from historically marginalized groups have long felt pressure to conform when performing for audiences. Many speak with a flat, “neutral” accent, modify their delivery to hide distinctive vocal attributes, dress conventionally to appeal to the “average” viewer, and maintain a consistent appearance to avoid unwanted attention. Their aim is what author Elia Powers refers to as \u003ci\u003eperformance neutrality\u003c\/i\u003e-presentation that is deemed unobjectionable, reveals little about journalists’ social identity, and supposedly does not detract from their message. Increasingly, journalists are challenging restrictive, purportedly neutral forms of self-presentation. This book argues that performance neutrality is a myth that reinforces the status quo, limits on-air diversity, and hinders efforts to make newsrooms more inclusive. Through in-depth interviews with journalists in broadcasting and podcasting, and those who shape their performance, the author suggests ways to make journalism more inclusive and representative of diverse audiences. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57366257238390,"sku":"9781978836679","price":28.32,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/stand_40211267.jpg?v=1772685585","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9781978836679-performing-the-news","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}