{"product_id":"performing-the-news-elia-powers-9781978836679","title":"Performing the News: Identity, Authority, and the Myth of Neutrality","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePerforming the News: Identity, Authority, and the Myth of Neutrality\u003c\/i\u003e explores a problem that is often overlooked in discourse on diversity, equity, and inclusion: journalists from historically marginalized groups have long felt pressure to conform when performing for audiences. Many speak with a flat, \"neutral\" accent, modify their delivery to hide distinctive vocal attributes, dress conventionally to appeal to the \"average\" viewer, and maintain a consistent appearance to avoid unwanted attention. Their aim is what author Elia Powers refers to as \u003ci\u003eperformance neutrality\u003c\/i\u003e--presentation that is deemed unobjectionable, reveals little about journalists' social identity, and supposedly does not detract from their message. Increasingly, journalists are challenging restrictive, purportedly neutral forms of self-presentation. This book argues that performance neutrality is a myth that reinforces the status quo, limits on-air diversity, and hinders efforts to make newsrooms more inclusive. Through in-depth interviews with journalists in broadcasting and podcasting, and those who shape their performance, the author suggests ways to make journalism more inclusive and representative of diverse audiences. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Elia Powers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1978836678\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781978836679\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Rutgers University Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/13\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 228\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback","brand":"Elia Powers","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46070411952383,"sku":"9781978836679","price":37.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_ba8b2dac-c471-40a3-9469-bdb91c487511.jpg?v=1724243187","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/performing-the-news-elia-powers-9781978836679","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}