| Mira Media's main goal is to achieve more diversity
and 'ethnic' pluralism by supporting the participation of immigrants
in radio, television and the interactive media. Mira Media ha s no broadcasting
time but closely co-operates with Dutch national and local (public and
commercial) broadcasters. The media play a special role in enlightening the public by drawing attention to the growing diversity of cultures in society and audiences. A multicultural broadcasting policy, both in programming and in employment, can have a profound effect on the perceptions and attitudes of the public. The new audiences should be able to recognize themselves in mainstream broadcasting. Integration of cultural diversity in broadcasting demands changes in radio and television programmes and personnel policies. Staff need to be re-trained, diversity management has to be introduced, media training centres need to review their curricula and most importantly, more young people from immigrant and/or 'ethnic minority' origin will have to be encouraged to opt for a career in the media. To realise the above, Mira Media was founded in 1986. It was the first Dutch organisation focussing on media and minorities. |