Story Author(s): Elliot Siamonga
News Source: The Patriot (Zimbabwe)
Publication/Broadcast Date: October 4th, 2018
Country(ies): Zimbabwe
Original Source Link:
https://www.thepatriot.co.zw/old_posts/the-flipside-of-human-rights/
Story Summary:
This op-ed by Elliot Siamonga repeats a litany of tired homophobic tropes.
Topics: Discrimination
LGBTQI+ Identities: "homosexuality" (abstract)
Journalistic Issues: Journalistic approach shows clear bias, moralizing, fear mongering, sensationalizing, prejudice, ridicule, etc., Language/terminology is negative/discriminatory/dehumanizing/, LGBTQI+A voices missing entirely (zero), Negative myths/stereotypes are reinforced/perpetuated, Research/context is only false or negative, and Visuals/photos are affirming and relevant
Rating: 4
Rating Rationale:
It is full of biased language and framing. Many of its characterizations are disingenuous.