The Media, A Polarized America & ADR Tools to Enhance Understanding of Perspectives

Authors

Ginsey Varghese Kramarczyk

First Page

127

Last Page

155

Document Type

Comment

Abstract

This article will survey: (1) the intended role of the media in a democracy; (2) the current polarized political climate in the United States; (3) the challenges facing the twenty-first century with the growth of technology, cable news, and online platforms; (4) the media's role in perpetuating conflict; and (5) propose that media professionals use Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) tools and processes to increase the public’s understanding of differing perspectives in our conflict-laden political discourse.

Recommended Citation

Ginsey Varghese Kramarczyk, The Media, A Polarized America & ADR Tools to Enhance Understanding of Perspectives, 19 Pepp. Disp. Resol. L.J. 127 (2019)
Available at: https://digitalcommons.pepperdine.edu/drlj/vol19/iss1/5