media and democracy Flashcards
what is communication
to communicate is to exchange ideas or information
what are some of the ways communication is used by people in the modern world
talking to your parents and friends reading the newspaper watching the news listen to the radio watch TV chat with friends on social networking sites or browse the internet
what is media?
different medium used to communicate information
what is mass media
media that reaches a large section of people or the masses in a short amount of time
in a democracy where does the power lie and how does it affect the importance of communication
the power lies with the people and this means that the people must be aware and well informed to be able to make a decision
why do people need a media that gives correct information
because to form informed and valid opinions you must have access to all the relevant info and people recieve most of their info through the media
what is a public opinion
the views and opinions of the common people about the matters that concern them
how is the public opinion expressed
through the media
how did the media evolve
the media evolved as a result of people needing to have an independent means of expressing their opinions aginst the ruling power
what happened during the american and french revolutions
writers used print media to express thoughts and rouse the public
what did media due during the struggle for independence in India
several freedom fighters like Lokmanya TIlak, Aurobindo Ghosh and Mahatma Gandhi started newspapers on which they criticised the British and awoke nationalistic feelings
what is the main purpose of the media
to be the voice of the public
why is the media expected to function with responsibility
people and influenced by what they see and read and this is important in a democracy
how is the media supposed to be
free and independent unlike in a dictatorship
what responsibility does a free and uncensored media have
to provide an unbiased coverage of events and tell the truth about government activities and act as a check on the powers and actions of the governments
