Problem
Prejudice against communication by visual imagery
Other Names:
Absence of audio-visual mediaPassive discrimination favouring texts
Nature:
With the considerable development in world wide literacy and the use of the written word, there has developed a certain prejudice against communication (of other than simple messages) by the use of images. This applies not only to communication with non-literate people but also between well-educated people from different disciplines or sectors of society without a specialized language in common. Incidence:
The problem applies to all kinds and levels of teaching, but it is of particular relevance to the millions of people who can neither read nor write. Use of visual imagery (reinforced by the spoken word) provides a short cut for communicating information in areas where literacy programmes are making slow progress. Broader Problems:
Overlooked media channelsInsufficient cultural mediaUntried communication methodsUnethical practices in communication Related Problems:
Discriminatory communication Subject(s):
Information → DocumentationCommunication → Communication
Communication → Media
Communication → Audio, visual
Psychology → Imagery
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Problem Type:
F: Fuzzy exceptional problems Date of last update
04.10.2020 – 22:48 CEST