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Title: Jenna Talackova Story: The Media Coverage (So Far)
Post by: Shana A on March 28, 2012, 07:58:02 AM
Post by: Shana A on March 28, 2012, 07:58:02 AM
Jenna Talackova Story: The Media Coverage (So Far)
March 27, 2012. 9:24 am • Section: Trans Talk
Posted by: Jillian Page
http://blogs.montrealgazette.com/2012/03/27/jenna-talackova-story-the-media-coverage-so-far/ (http://blogs.montrealgazette.com/2012/03/27/jenna-talackova-story-the-media-coverage-so-far/)
A CBC radio host asked me today about the media coverage of the Jenna Talackova story, and if the media in general is more sensitive to trans issues.
First, I am somewhat startled by the wide media coverage of this particular story. As I told the host, I'm seeing headlines about the story in languages I didn't even know exist. I think many people in the media see the situation as an injustice. Otherwise, it just wouldn't be receiving so much coverage.
OK, I know some skeptics might see some sensationalism in this story, as in "Beautiful transsexual booted from traditional beauty pageant," which, apparently, just happens to be associated with Donald Trump.
But, as a member of the mainstream media, I think there is a lot more to it than that. The mainstream media is just not that shallow.
March 27, 2012. 9:24 am • Section: Trans Talk
Posted by: Jillian Page
http://blogs.montrealgazette.com/2012/03/27/jenna-talackova-story-the-media-coverage-so-far/ (http://blogs.montrealgazette.com/2012/03/27/jenna-talackova-story-the-media-coverage-so-far/)
A CBC radio host asked me today about the media coverage of the Jenna Talackova story, and if the media in general is more sensitive to trans issues.
First, I am somewhat startled by the wide media coverage of this particular story. As I told the host, I'm seeing headlines about the story in languages I didn't even know exist. I think many people in the media see the situation as an injustice. Otherwise, it just wouldn't be receiving so much coverage.
OK, I know some skeptics might see some sensationalism in this story, as in "Beautiful transsexual booted from traditional beauty pageant," which, apparently, just happens to be associated with Donald Trump.
But, as a member of the mainstream media, I think there is a lot more to it than that. The mainstream media is just not that shallow.