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        1 - study position of social rights and responsibilities of journalists in today newspapers of Iran (The views of journalist, Professor of communication, lawyers and Editors)
        Mahdieh Shokri mahdokht borujerdi
        This study investigates to place of rights and responsibilities social of journalists in Iran today's press. According to 190-year history of Iranian journalists, this research studies current status of journalism and conditions of journalist's activity in country from More
        This study investigates to place of rights and responsibilities social of journalists in Iran today's press. According to 190-year history of Iranian journalists, this research studies current status of journalism and conditions of journalist's activity in country from perspective of professionals. Conceptual framework is based on professional journalism a combination of theory of social responsibility, one of normative theories of media and Walter Lippmann's concept of objectivity. Based on research, professional journalism is product of this story (Theory of Responsibility and concept of objectivity) Research method is deep interview with specialists and 20 journalists, communications professors, lawyers and newspaper directors. Result show, governing model of press Inconsistent with professional journalism and current situation represents a lot of ambiguity regarding rights and journalist responsibilities. Currently, there are no grounds for career in journalism in country, Occupational safety and professional independence were not provided journalists and in such a situation, journalists had least impact on their job status. This effect will remain at least as long as platform for professional activity. In this situation, Obtaining an accurate picture of the rights and professional characteristics of journalists is the starting point for the social responsibilities of this group and, as a result, achieving professional and desirable journalism in the country. Also, pass laws and regulations of independence of the journalistic profession will be an effective infrastructure for journalism and will be the basis for the proper functioning of the media and journalists. Manuscript profile