Media Flashcards
Reasons why electronic media has become important
-It has become a trading platform where vital information shared amongst citizens
-Its a faster way to expose unlawful activities of human rights in an appropriate manner
-Its a more popular medium to educate people
Ways in which a school could promote responsible use of social media platforms
-The school could have policies on the responsible use of social media during and after school and in this way learners will be aware of the consequences should they violate the rules
A factor that may determine the topics covered on different media platforms
-Coverage may be determined by target market and this may guide editors to only focus on the topics of interest to that market
How an addiction of social media can negatively influence the social skills of the youth
-Young people isolate themselves from the people around and this may lead to a breakdown in communication between them and their family in the real world
-They have increased need for instant gratification which may cause them to become impatient in their relationships with their own family and friends
How the limitation of the right of freedom of expression of the media can assist in promoting public safety
-By regulating the publishing of unlawful illustrations of the community protests they may be able to control outbreaks from spreading to other areas and this may ensure social order in these communities thereby protecting citizens from being harmed
-By ensuring that news about government is potrayed in a positive light thereby encouraging citizens to trust their government, this may help avoid public outrage
