Global and Domestic Networks Advancing Prospects for Institutional and Social Change: The Collective Action Response to Violence Against Journalists

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Abstract

Violence against journalists has emerged as a global human rights issue as the number of those killed in the profession has steadily risen in the new millennium. This research utilized a collective action framework, applying an adapted qualitative network model to examine organizational mobilization, transnational and domestic engagement, normative appeals, information dissemination, lobbying, and prospects for institutional and societal change. Through the Mexico case model application, the study found that instrumental change occurred through adoption of legal and policy institutions. Future research should expand upon social change measurements utilized in this study. We conclude the model can be adapted and utilized in other country cases or in cross-national research.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)84-152
Number of pages69
JournalJournalism and Communication Monographs
Volume19
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - Jun 1 2017

Keywords

  • collective action
  • freedom of expression
  • human rights
  • journalism
  • networks
  • social change
  • violence

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Communication

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