Labour Migration Newsletter #3: Has media failed labour migrants?

The way society sees and treats labour migrants is shaped by many forces, including journalism. The media people consume, whether it is traditional media or digital media in the form of social media, can reinforce or challenge dominant views on labour migration. While representing stories on labour migration, journalists report from their own perspectives and judgments towards migrants. Acknowledging this bias is the first step in correcting negative portrayals that feed stereotypes of labour migrants. 

The representation of labour migrants in the media is strongly connected to the language used to speak about them. The imagery used in media coverage also conveys a particular message that influences public perception. 

In this issue, we look at:

• How labour migration is covered in the media
• Perceptions about labour migrants in Africa
• Ethics and coverage of labour migration in Africa (online course)

Read more in the AWiM Labour Migration Newsletter #3. You can read previous editions here and listen to the labour migration podcast

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