The Complex Implications of Discrimination and Stereotyping in the Media:
A Look at Australian Law

In July of 2015 I took a leap of faith and traveled to Melbourne, Australia for a semester abroad. I studied many different subjects including: English Literature, Gender Diversity, and Australian Culture; however,  one I found particularly interesting was my Media Law and Ethics class. We learned and explored everything from defamation laws to ethical dilemmas when reporting about victims of traumatic events. We even investigated the effects of social media and the internet on the culpability of jurors during a criminal trial. One of the topics that I connected with most was that of stereotyping and discrimination in the media. As somebody who can be classified as both a minority and somebody who fits with the majority, I can relate with many sides of this issue. 

Not only was I able to learn about the Australian laws and what the implications are of stereotyping and discrimination, but I also was able to discover more about my own beliefs and struggles. 

The full article can be read here.

I was also featured on the University of Oregon School of Journalism and Communication website.