Do only white people know how to speak english properly?
Is that a notion in the media industry to recruit whites only as editors, journalists, and columnists in magazines and newspapers. We see such far and between colored people but they are hindered for roles in writing for a column or headline.
2007-07-15 00:55:16 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in News & Events ➔ Media & Journalism
No the most qualified person who has the right attitude for the job get's it !! :)
2007-07-15 00:58:53 · answer #1 · answered by ? 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Of course not. There are plenty of non-white people in the News industry. Everyone's the same - its just how they're brought up. Quite probably white people have an advantage in English speaking because they often speak English all their lives and culture is full of it - but hows that stop non-whites from having the same culture - or anyone with different cultures can attain the same level with study.
Of course, some bosses may be racist, but if you don't have an accent (or else have a well written resume with examples to show of your advanced english), speak clearly with good English, they can't not hire someone to write.
2007-07-15 01:01:01 · answer #2 · answered by Sado 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Judging by some of the questions on here, there are a lot of people that do not know how to speak English properly - or know how to spell. I have to admit that your grammar leaves something to be desired!
I think that you have a real problem with regards to racism - and I can't work out if you are white or of some other ethnic origin.
I can only advise you that you should take each individual on face value. And I have no idea why you should suggest that not many coloured people are hindered for writing columns or headlines - I think that you need to broaden you mind and your education.
2007-07-15 01:21:53 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 2⤋
No.
Proper spelling and grammar are the prerequisites for such a position.
2007-07-16 06:16:00 · answer #4 · answered by jonnnboy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can't hear your tone when you write, so I'm not sure if you're being sarcastic... or if you agree and think only white people speak English properly. BUT, I'm sure the reason these people were hired was because of their skills, not skin color. Most people, by 2007 would look past color of skin and sexual preference.
2007-07-15 01:06:12 · answer #5 · answered by Jess 2 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Do you watch the television You will see many reporters from the ethnic minorities, they are often quite young and will work their way up the ladder of promotion.
2007-07-15 04:38:23 · answer #6 · answered by Scouse 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Oh give it a rest!
We've been hearing the same moaning and whining for almost 300 years.
Get some new material, please.
If you can write, you have a job. If you can't, you don't.
Why should we lower our performance just because you can't keep up?
That old dog won't hunt no more!
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2007-07-15 01:05:25 · answer #7 · answered by Amberly K 3 · 5⤊ 2⤋
what a load of crap.
the person with the best qualifications and attitude would get the job not someone with a chip on his shoulder.
really hate it when white people get accused of being racist all the time when coloured people are as bad not if worse, i am not racist at all but thats just stupid
2007-07-15 02:44:10 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋
If you have proof of this you could take it to a tribunal !
But I suspect you don't. I am sorry to be rude but you appear to have some kind of a chip on your shoulder.
2007-07-15 02:09:40 · answer #9 · answered by chezliz 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
i have experience and am retired. you are DAMNED WRONG. irritating hammerhead.
2007-07-15 14:40:56 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋