International Studies

International Perceptions of the Egyptian Pig Cull

As one of the most dominant sources of primary readership in the world newss have a great deal of power over what their recipients read and believe with this being the case it is no surprise that it is the editorial standpoint of the articles presented in your local news that dictate how you feel about particular subjects , especially those of international appeal , not unlike the varying views of the recent pig culls in Egypt

With tensions in the area high and ready to boil

over the Egyptian government has started a controversial pig cull that has left outside nations confused and poverty stricken pig farmers throwing stones After having learned some very hard lessons with mad cow disease and bird flu fatalities , the Egyptian government began the cull to prevent the infestation of swine flu and it has since been deemed a general health measure of great concern and unending debate

People consider news articles to be almost as valid a source as a first-hand account , often viewing news reports as individuals writing live ' from the location of the story as if a part of the incident taking place it is never taken into account the fact that a great deal of newsprint stories are taken down from the Associated Press and reported in the way that the writer and editors of news should see fit . Thus , with the story being reported and relayed differently the perceptions of readers in France , America...