strategy
Muck-raking
Synonyms:
Expos-literature Description:
Reporting social injustices in mass media, in such a way as to mobilize public action and/or government reform.
Context:
Muck-raking is usually associated with the reform-minded journalism in the USA from 1890-1910. Its roots came from Progressivism, a movement in response to the social problems resulting from the rapid industrialization and urbanization of the 19th century. These problems included the spread of slums and poverty; the exploitation of labour; the breakdown of democratic governments by political machines; and a rapid movement toward financial and industrial concentration. Other forms of exposing journalism emerged in countries where political policies permitted it and in radio and television media as well.
Claim:
Muckraking arouses the general public to social, political and economic problems that are new or unknown.
Counter Claim:
Muck-raking illustrates the ability of the press to misuse its power and sensationalize, exaggerate or even fabricate events in order to increase circulation.
Broader:
Writing Subjects:
Culture → LiteratureSocietal Problems → Maltreatment
Type Classification:
D: Detailed strategies Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
