Session 1 of the conference.

Representations of Diversity:
Racism and the Media in Italy

The American University of Rome’s Center for Research on Racism in Italy held its second one-day conference on April 3, 2009 on the topic of representations of minorities and migrants in the Italian mass media.

The conference addressed the issue of racism in all forms of Italian media, past and present, including the internet and advertising. It also examined the development of media created by and for minorities and migrants in Italy and other forms of positive representations. Key questions for discussion included whether there is an adequate legal and institutional framework for combating racism in the media.

In addition to the scholarly presentations, journalists, INGO representatives and civil society activists were invited to contribute their perspectives.

The concluding panel was held in Italian and chaired by Piero Di Pasquale and recorded by RAI International to be broadcast the following day in “Italia World”.

Press
Rai International: Italia World Transmission
Rai International: Transmission Information
Rai International: Italia World
Media e Multiculturalita' (MMC)

James Walston
Isabella Clough Marinaro

NOTE FOR YOUR DIARY: AUR’s Center for Research on Racism in Italy intends to hold a conference on The Second Generation in Italy on November 13, 2009.