Abstract

Social communication media are understood as relevant producers of images, prejudices and stereotypes that make up a vision and identity about speeches on difference.}

This article is part of a project on information science, and investigates how intercultural reality is carried out. In this case, this is applied to the local newspapers Ajá (Perú) and La Cuarta (Chile) which are highly read in both countries. At the same time, this study allows to observe how otherness and self image are perceived, and as a consequence, the development of intercultural journalism.

The goal of these intercultural studies in the area of Communication and Journalism is definitely to set bridges among cultures, and it creates the opportunity of identifying diversity which would lead us to a better intercultural understanding and respect.