csp 12 – the daily mail

The daily mail has had a lot of criticizing accusations made against them such as

  1. Racism accusations
  2. Homophobia accusations
  3. Sexism accusation
  4. Reliability, especially regarding health
  5. Power over politicians

“Immigrant-bashing, woman-hating, Muslim-smearing, NHS-undermining, gay-baiting” is how a critic described the daily mail on intelligence2.com who are partners with New York Times.

Racism – In 2012, a former Daily Mail reporter stated that “there’s institutional racism” at the Daily Mail, meaning that is racism embedded as normal practice within this organization.

Sexism – The mail scold any female celebrity trying to empower women for ‘trying to have it all’ and any one who ‘dares to bare’ at the beach is criticized and shamed about her body.

Reliability – The mail loves a good health scare. For example, according to the mail, 116 items cause cancer

Politics – Ministers may ask themselves “What would the Mail say?” when considering any new policy as The Daily Mail determines the public’s opinion on said policy.

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