Role of the media in protection of disabled children rights to socially integrate: a case study of Kenya
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2012-05
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Kampala International University, College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Abstract
The research topic sought to investigate, the role of the media in protection of disabled children rights to socially integrate; Kenya as a case study. The key objectives were selected to show the extent oft he study. Among them were;G To find out how the media has been effective in protecting the rights of the disabled children in Kenya. o To find out whether the government has been supporting the media in their role of protecting the disabled children rights. To investigate whether the media carries content that helps to protect the rights of the disabled children. o To find out the measures put in place by the government to raise awareness about the rights of children with disabilities.Further, the literature review about the area of study was done to show the relationship between the media and the disabled persons in Kenya.
A detailed methodology comprising of descriptive survey was developed by the researcher to show both qualitative and quantitative data.There was the presentation of findings, interpretation and analysis of data collected from the various respondents of this study. The analysis and interpretation follows tabular presentation at some stages and the interview results from the respondents presented to supplement the quantitative presentation.Conclusions and recommendations were made basing on the evident findings found throughout the research.Some of the recommendations included; Changing attitudes within households. o Ensuring the constitutional protection of children with disability. o Supporting affirmative action.
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A research report submitted to the College Of Applied economics and Management Sciences in Partial fulfillment of the requirement for Award Of a Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication of Kampala
International University
Keywords
Rights, Media in protection, Disabled children, Kenya