Some say that part of the reason why manga is growing more popular than American comics is due to its politics. Mangaka (manga writers) include politics in a way that doesn’t come across as virtue-signalling; they typically don’t shoehorn their political stances into their works, letting the stories speak for themselves. In contrast, American comic writers are perceived to overly politicise their works; with publications blatantly being written with a political lens, readers, both veterans and newcomers to the genre alike, are growing increasingly suffocated. Read full article here
Research
Improving media literacy could boost trust towards the news, IMPRESS report suggests
The UK media is regulated by the likes of IPSO and Ofcom. The report by press regulator IMPRESS highlights the link between low levels of media literacy and trust in the news. The study found that three quarters of those who did not know if journalists were regulated did not trust the news. It suggests that improving media literacy is one way to stem the erosion of trust, and shows that audiences have an appetite for information on news processes. Stakeholders need to collaborate in order to rebuild trust in the news, and independent media is well placed to do this. Read full article here
Merv
February 1, 2023
