The Logic of Symbiosis:A Study of Journalism Professional Autonomy and Boundary Work in the Era of Integrated Media
Chinese sociology of professions should focus on"Chinese issues",reflect"Chinese characteristics",and explore the"Chinese school".Based on the complex and ever-changing reality of Chinese Journalism in the era of integrated media,as well as the constructivist perspective of the urgent development of Chinese and Western professions sociology,this article analyzes the boundary work of Chinese Journalism and the boundaries constructed by this professional action through empirical research.Research has found that there is a"symbiotic logic"in both the boundary work and boundaries of the journalism profession:the semi specialization and mobility characteristics of Chinese Journalism are related to the special action mechanisms of news practitioners,which are the result of the interaction between action and structure,and this action mainly revolves around professional autonomy.The concept of professional autonomy has been transformed and expanded in Chinese practice,and has developed into an active,relational,and practical concept.Therefore,this article calls on the academic community to pay more attention to the emerging career actions in the process of career development in China in the new era,explore new experiential issues and theoretical paradigms,and explore a new Chinese school of thought.