Question 1

What was the ethical problem Time magazine had in its famous cover photo of O.J. Simpson?&#10;A) It did not own the legal rights to the photo&#10;B) It manipulated the photo to make Simpson look more sinister&#10;C) It ran the photo without getting Simpson's permission to do so&#10;D) It photoshopped a bloody glove on to Simpson's hand

Accepted Answer

Time magazine faced ethical criticism for manipulating the photo of O.J. Simpson on its cover to make him appear darker and more sinister, which many argued played into racial stereotypes and could influence public perception and the fairness of his trial.

Question 2

When dealing with ethical decision-making, which of the following is true in
Regards to the media?

A) There are few standards and they vary widely by organization
B) The cost of ethical training has escalated too much in recent years
C) Too few reporters adhere to national ethical standards
D) Lawsuits for ethical violations against media outlets have drastically increased

A

Accepted Answer

The media industry is characterized by a wide variety of ethical standards, which can differ significantly from one organization to another. This diversity reflects the broad range of values, audiences, and missions across media outlets.

Question 3

The ethical lapses in the reporting of the Arthur Ashe story reflect the media's problem with:&#10;A) Protecting sources&#10;B) Conflict of interest&#10;C) Citizen journalism&#10;D) Invasion of privacy

Accepted Answer

The ethical lapses in the reporting of the Arthur Ashe story primarily reflect the media's problem with invasion of privacy. Arthur Ashe, a prominent tennis player, had his HIV status disclosed by the media without his consent, which is a clear invasion of his privacy.

Question 4

Title IX has been instrumental in helping what group of underrepresented sports journalists?&#10;A) African-Americans&#10;B) Latinos&#10;C) Asians&#10;D) Women

Accepted Answer

Title IX, a federal civil rights law passed as part of the Education Amendments of 1972, prohibits sex-based discrimination in any school or any other education program that receives federal funding. While it is not directly related to journalism, its impact has been significant in promoting gender equality in all areas of education and extracurricular activities, including sports. This has indirectly benefited women in sports journalism by increasing women's participation and visibility in sports, thereby opening more opportunities for women in sports journalism.

Question 5

The situations involving Inez Sainz and Jenn Sterger reflect what continuing problem for women sports journalists?&#10;A) Lack of access to quality journalism education and training&#10;B) Lack of women in media ownership positions&#10;C) Sexual objectification and harassment of female reporters&#10;D) Low pay for women reporters as compared to men

Accepted Answer

The answer of The situations involving Inez Sainz and Jenn...

Question 6

What ethical decision did the New York Daily News, Seattle Times and other newspapers make in regards to the Washington Redskins?&#10;A) To boycott covering the team's games and practices because of sexual harassment issues&#10;B) To stop using the name Redskins in headlines and stories&#10;C) To assign only women reporters to cover the team&#10;D) To reduce coverage of the team until it hired more minority employees

Accepted Answer

These newspapers decided to stop using the name "Redskins" in their headlines and stories due to the name's controversial nature and the growing awareness and sensitivity around Native American names and imagery being used as mascots or team names in sports, considering them offensive and a form of racial slur.

Deck 2: Ethical, Legal and Minority Issues