In the context of journalism, "objectivity" is understood as synonymous with "neutrality". This must be distinguished from "objectivity" in philosophy, which describes a statement that is not dependent on one's approval. 

Sociologist Michael Schudson argues that "the belief in objectivity is a faith in 'facts,' a distrust in 'values,' and a commitment to their segregation." 
It refers to the prevailing ideology of newsgathering and reporting that emphasizes eyewitness accounts of events, corroboration of facts with multiple sources and balance of viewpoints. It also implies an institutional role for journalists as a fourth estate, a body that exists apart from government and large interest groups. 

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