The term was coined by Theodore Roosevelt, who viewed such journalists as only exposing the "muck" of society, and not focusing on the good as well. However, Teddy was a very reform minded president know for "trust-busting" and the "square deal" policy so one should not construe him as socially conservative.
Yes, muckraking journalism still exists today. Investigative journalists continue to uncover and report on corruption, abuse of power, and social issues to hold institutions and individuals accountable. The digital age has also opened up new platforms and tools for muckraking to take place.
public pressure stirred up by the Yellow Journalism in William Randolph Hearst's vast newspaper ownership.
The Supreme Court broke up the trust of the Standard Oil Company because of Ida Tarbell's investigative journalism.
After reading it he reached the conclusion that it wasn't investigative reporting but simply gutter press journalism. BETTER ANSWER; The Banana in Pyjamas decided to take up the Journalism course at the University
One passage in "The Jungle" that illustrates the muckraking theme is when Sinclair vividly describes the unsanitary conditions in the meatpacking industry, showing how workers and consumers are being exploited. This passage serves to expose the corruption and social injustices prevalent in the industry, ultimately aiming to inspire social reform and change.
it's when someone brings into public attention shady practices like bribery or other corrupted behaviour for example in the form of journalism ============================================= Muckraking is a sleazy way for a politician or journalist to gain attention by stirring up something, whether real or merely alleged or insinuated, about another politician's past.
The newspaper used yellow journalism tactics to sensationalize the story and attract more readers.
Although the first person to highlight those questions for use in journalism seems to be lost in history, everyone knows Rudyard Kipling's poem about them: I keep six honest serving men(They taught me all I knew);Their names are What and Why and WhenAnd How and Where and Who.
joesph Campbell came up with the steps but carl jung came up with the structure
Yellow Journalism during the late 19th century was marked by sensationalized and exaggerated news stories, often aimed at stirring up emotions and attracting audiences. It prioritized entertainment value over factual accuracy and ethical journalism practices. Prominent figures in yellow journalism included publishers like William Randolph Hearst and Joseph Pulitzer.
Harold Camping came up with it
John came up with the most ridiculous idea ever. John came up with stupid ideas. John came up the stairs. John said came up so much that his head hurt. :/