Out in the Media? : Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of the Media towards Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex Issues and Stories

D. Walter, N. Ndlovu

Conclusions: It is clear from the research that work needs to be done in building the quantity and quality of the LGBTI presence in the South African Media. What is also clear is that opportunities do exist. There are outlets and journalists who are creating good media. It is evident that organisation?s have successfully engaged with some journalists, and that there is a significant number of journalists who are interested in LGBTI issues. Some lack the knowledge and skills to cover the issues effectively. This provides for a very interesting opening for the LGBTI sector, as it shows that there is the