Article 1
Headline: Police get more time to quiz terror suspects
Section: North-West today
Written by: ?
Page: 2
Outline: This is a factual news brief that informs readers that Police have been given more time to interview 11 suspects that were arrested last week.
It mentiond that the nationality of all but one of the suspects are Pakistani Nationals and on student visas. It presents the Police justification for carrying out the arrest by stating the Police belief that an attack was imminent.
Aside from the mention of their nationalities there is no mention of their religious backgrounds hence this article is given a 'neutral' rating
It mentiond that the nationality of all but one of the suspects are Pakistani Nationals and on student visas. It presents the Police justification for carrying out the arrest by stating the Police belief that an attack was imminent.
Aside from the mention of their nationalities there is no mention of their religious backgrounds hence this article is given a 'neutral' rating
Artice Verdict: Neutral
Article 2
Headline: Religions break down barriers to join the fight against malaria
Section: News
Written by: ?
Page: 21
Outline: This article is about a fundraising event being organised to support World Malaria Day by representatives of various faith groups.
The article mentions the organiser, Francis Asante Boadu, and informs readers that he's pastor of Manchester Christian Fellowship. It then also mentions the other religious groups that will represented at the event, this includes "...Jewish, Hindu and Muslim communities..."
The article helps show readers that the different groups are working together for a common good and by mentioning each religious group it presents that particular religion in a positive light hence this is given a 'positive' rating.The article mentions the organiser, Francis Asante Boadu, and informs readers that he's pastor of Manchester Christian Fellowship. It then also mentions the other religious groups that will represented at the event, this includes "...Jewish, Hindu and Muslim communities..."
Artice Verdict: Positive
Article 3
Headline: Furnishing the rebirth of Iraq
Section: Business International
Written by: Sheryl Moore
Page: 4
Outline: This article is about a Bolton based firm called Furnitureinfashion.net which is headed up by Asad Shamim.
It mentions how Mr Shamim has successfully set up his business and lists some of the high profile customers for his furniture business as well as detailing the turnover of his firm.
It's a complimentary piece which presents a very positive image of the firm and also states how it has managed to secure international orders in Iraq through the internet and how it is now well known in that country.
The religious background of Mr Shamim is not mentioned nor is his ethnic background. Whilst the article is positive and celebrates the success of a Muslim business person it is unlikely to present a positive view of Islam or Muslims in the readers' minds as it fails explicitly mention Islam. Thus, a 'neutral' rating seems to be most suitable for this article
It mentions how Mr Shamim has successfully set up his business and lists some of the high profile customers for his furniture business as well as detailing the turnover of his firm.
It's a complimentary piece which presents a very positive image of the firm and also states how it has managed to secure international orders in Iraq through the internet and how it is now well known in that country.
The religious background of Mr Shamim is not mentioned nor is his ethnic background. Whilst the article is positive and celebrates the success of a Muslim business person it is unlikely to present a positive view of Islam or Muslims in the readers' minds as it fails explicitly mention Islam. Thus, a 'neutral' rating seems to be most suitable for this article
Artice Verdict: Neutral
Metro
Article 1
Headline: Women in 'rape' protest stoned
Section: World Digest
Written by: ?
Page: 18
Outline: This news brief is about a law that has been passed in Afghanistan, according to which a husband is allowed to have intercourse with his wife every 4 days unless she is ill or intercourse would harm her.
The incident that the news brief is talking about is a protest where women had stones thrown at them for protesting against the law outside a Mosque alleging that it legalises martital rape. The brief mentions that the people throwing stones were men and were shouting "Death to the slaves of Christians".
By mentioning that this protest took place outside a Mosque immediately makes readers associate this new Afghan law with Islam perhaps even portraying the new law as being passed by a religious decree despite the fact that Afghanistan doesn not have a Government that rules according to Islamic law. Consequently this article will create a very negative image of Islam. and the inclusion of slogans shouted at the women will no doubt accentuate that feeling. A 'negative' rating is awarded
The incident that the news brief is talking about is a protest where women had stones thrown at them for protesting against the law outside a Mosque alleging that it legalises martital rape. The brief mentions that the people throwing stones were men and were shouting "Death to the slaves of Christians".
By mentioning that this protest took place outside a Mosque immediately makes readers associate this new Afghan law with Islam perhaps even portraying the new law as being passed by a religious decree despite the fact that Afghanistan doesn not have a Government that rules according to Islamic law. Consequently this article will create a very negative image of Islam. and the inclusion of slogans shouted at the women will no doubt accentuate that feeling. A 'negative' rating is awarded
Artice Verdict: Negative
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