MY JOURNALISM TASK : News Structure and Element Analysis

 

News Structure Analysis

The Tittle of News : Tokyo Schools Drop Controversial Dress code on Hair and Underwear Color.

1. Headline 

This is the headline of news. The headline usually contains keywords that describe what the content of the news is. In addition to being interesting, news titles usually contain several elements of news text.

2. By Line

This is the by line of news. By line is the part in the news that contains the author of the news article.

3. Lead

This is the lead part of news.  Lead news is located at the beginning of the paragraph, and contains the main or core of the news. News lead generally consist of three sentences, and provide an overview of the news content.

4. Body

This is the body of news.  The body of news is very important because it contains information that explains the information contained in the structure of the previous news text.

5. Quotation

This section usually contains words or information obtained directly from the source. In the picture on the side it is known that the author is quoting words from the source, namely Asahi.

Analysis of News Element

The Tittle of News : Tokyo schools drop controversial dress code on hair and underwear color.

 

1.      What

“A total of five rules will be dropped by nearly 200 public schools across the Japanese capital, including regulations on hair and underwear color, and a ban on "two block" hairstyles, which are long on top and short at the back and sides -- a style currently in fashion in many countries.”

In the news, the Japanese government plans to reduce or abolish regulations governing the uniform style of students, including the hairstyle and color of underwear. We can see that in that in the sentence above.

2.      Who

“Other students and families have since spoken out with similar complaints, while several schools have announced changes to their dress codes”.

The people affected by this news are of course some or even all students in Japan from elementary school to high school. We can see that in that in the sentence above.

3.      When

“The policy changes go into effect at the start of the new academic year on April 1. The move came after Tokyo's board of education conducted a survey last year that asked schools, students and parents about their views on the policies”.

In the news mentioned that the new regulations will come into effect by the Japanese government on April 1, just as the new school year begins. We can see that in that in the sentence above.

 

4.      Where

“Tokyo isn't the only Japanese city with a strict dress code -- similar rules are in effect around the country, with many schools requiring students to wear shoes and socks of a designated color”.

“Like Tokyo, Fukuoka conducted a public survey last year, in which students complained that the dress code caused them stress and limited their self-expression, Asahi reported”.

“This spring, a school in Ube, Yamaguchi prefecture, will become the first in the city to introduce a "genderless" uniform, with students of all genders given a choice between slacks and skirts, Asahi reported -- a major break from the strictly gendered dress codes still widespread in Japan”.

The controversy regarding this strange school rule occurred in schools in the Fukuoka area of Tokyo, and schools in the Ube area of Japan. We can see that in that in the sentence above.

5.      Why

“Her lawsuit complained that the frequent coloring had damaged her hair and scalp, and caused her mental distress. Last year, she won 330,000 yen (about $2,790) in damages”

 “Like Tokyo, Fukuoka conducted a public survey last year, in which students complained that the dress code caused them stress and limited their self-expression, Asahi reported”.

This rule is considered to limit students to express themselves. In addition, the rules regarding the style of dress and hairstyle make students feel depressed and stressed. We can see that in that in the sentence above.

6.      How

“The issue was thrust into the spotlight in 2017 when a high school student in Osaka prefecture sued her school, a case that attracted national attention and prompted widespread public debate on restrictive dress codes”.

“Other students and families have since spoken out with similar complaints”.

This rule can be abolished thanks to strong protests and several cases that occurred in schools in Japan. We can see that in that in the sentence above.