Colin Mullens - Sensitivity

Sensitivity to other cultures is an extremely crucial factor in good journalistic writing. A journalist must take heed of his or her own linguistic conventions, and transcribe his or her thoughts to correspond with the subject’s own lifestyle. A journalist that uses insensitive language can result in a loss of credibility, which can also lead to public sanctions. Writers must be familiar with the variety of cultures around them. They understand that it is important to empathize with another individual’s society. Writing with sensitivity is a basic tool that all good journalists exhibit, and good journalists maintain their jobs.