Promoting Social Justice in Partnership with the Mass Media

Authors

Edward A. Brawley, Arizona State University
Emilia E. Martinez-Brawley, Arizona State University

Abstract

Research on mass communications suggests that public understanding of social justice issues can be significantly enhanced by the appropriate use of the media. Indeed, without the access to the public that only the mass media can provide, social workers are unlikely to have much impact in the public's understanding of critical social justice issues and appropriate responses to these issues. Based on emerging research and practice, we identify opportunities for individuals, groups and organizations interested in addressing issues of social justice to engage in productive public communication activities through newspapers, radio and television.

Recommended Citation

Brawley, Edward A. and Martinez-Brawley, Emilia E. (1999) "Promoting Social Justice in Partnership with the Mass Media," The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare: Vol. 26: Iss. 2, Article 5.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15453/0191-5096.2569
Available at: https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/jssw/vol26/iss2/5