OBSERVER Q9

'The representations featured in the online Observer reflect its values and beliefs'. How far do you agree with this statement?

The Observer and the online Observer are publications that sit towards the left of the political spectrum and as a result concern themselves with values and beliefs that are more socially liberal and not usually sensational in their content. The online Observer shares their values, they aren't prepared to voice their opinions, they discuss worldwide news rather than just the UK and they also discuss politics and international affairs. Something else they also do is featuring women who are in empowerment which many people around the world enjoy reading about.

Firstly, the online Observer doesn't just discuss news within the UK, but all around the world. In the extract given to us, we as a reader see that there have been articles about US immigration, Saudi dissidents who can finally voice their opinions and also an article about Jamaica. This connotes that the Observer want to discuss international affairs rather than things just within the UK which many other newspapers do.

Next, the Observer also includes diverse and inclusive articles. It is obvious that they are interested in all sectors of society as in the article given to us, health, NHS, diseases, people mourning and many more. This represents all of the voices of the unheard which connotes inclusiveness and seriousness to insure every topic is discussed.

The online Observer also isn't afraid to tackle difficult issues. For example, they mention death, brexit, bullying and other difficult issues to discuss. This connotes that they have a robust understanding of all sorts of issues and are prepared to discuss them.

Something the online Observer does too, is value culture just as much as hard views such as politics. For example, mentioning of Saudi Arabia and Jamaica signals that the Observer understands all cultures which connotes they value culture and other countries.

Therefore, the online Observer evidently reflects all values and beliefs even if people don't agree with them.