Everyday, we are all manipulated by the government whether we like it or not. As Ward Churchill says “The American people are free to do exactly what they are told.” The quote is related not only for Americans but also for the whole world. The word “propaganda” came from Catholic Church. The phrase “congregatio de propaganda fide” (The congregation for the propagation of the faith) was used to support the Catholic faith in response to the Protestant Reformation (Labash, 20 Dec, 2001). Propaganda absolutely everywhere and has been around for a very long time. It is always symbolizing negative emotions because historically it was used to have control and power; as in Nazi regime. Today, the definition of the word “propaganda” is very simple,
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For example, in World War II, countries used propaganda to control people’s mood, actions, opinions, and spirits. The Adolf Hitter says "Propaganda tries to force a doctrine on the whole people […] Propaganda works on the general public from the standpoint of an idea and makes them ripe for the victory of this idea" (Main Kampf). In his book he defends the use of propaganda to spread the ideals of National Socialist, there are racism, anti-Bolshevism, and anti-Semitism. The Nazi’s message was successfully delivered to the people through art, music, theater, films, books, radio, educational materials, and the press. By this time mass media was not developed as today, but all the Nazis used it because it is the most useful way to reach the large audience in that time. There were few Nazi’s main targets of propaganda. According to Holocaust Encyclopedia the main targets were “Nazis were reminded of the struggle against foreign enemies and Jewish subversion. During periods preceding legislation or executive measures against Jews, propaganda campaigns made an atmosphere tolerant of violence against Jews, in 1935 (before the Nuremberg Race Laws of September) and in 1938 (prior to the barrage of anti-Semitic economic legislation following Kristallnacht)” (Nazi Propaganda). Propaganda also encouraged passivity and acceptance of the coming …show more content…
During World War II people could not imagine how today mass media will be develops. History of the mass media is fairly short, the different forms of media that are exist today have made a huge impression on the technological, political, economic, social and cultural trends of every nation. The electronic media developed more quickly. For example, in 1920s, radio was the first useful and the most popular device due to the growing popularity of mass entertainment and technological advances. After 20 years, at the beginning of 1940s, television hits the stride, followed by cable television and satellite communications in the latter half of the century. However, during World War II the most effective way to spread information was radio, television was not quite available for everybody that time. Today, the newest platform of the mass media is the Internet, which has revolutionized communication and media. Over the years, each new medium has emerged to supplement and compete with the traditional media. Trends have included specialization, globalization, consolidation and convergence. From the simple, crude printing techniques of yesteryear to today's sophisticated digital communications that canvas the globe, the mass media have continually evolved and adapted to changing demands and technological opportunities. Over the years, a greater variety of mass media has appeared, combining new and old forms of
For example, in World War II, countries used propaganda to control people’s mood, actions, opinions, and spirits. The Adolf Hitter says "Propaganda tries to force a doctrine on the whole people […] Propaganda works on the general public from the standpoint of an idea and makes them ripe for the victory of this idea" (Main Kampf). In his book he defends the use of propaganda to spread the ideals of National Socialist, there are racism, anti-Bolshevism, and anti-Semitism. The Nazi’s message was successfully delivered to the people through art, music, theater, films, books, radio, educational materials, and the press. By this time mass media was not developed as today, but all the Nazis used it because it is the most useful way to reach the large audience in that time. There were few Nazi’s main targets of propaganda. According to Holocaust Encyclopedia the main targets were “Nazis were reminded of the struggle against foreign enemies and Jewish subversion. During periods preceding legislation or executive measures against Jews, propaganda campaigns made an atmosphere tolerant of violence against Jews, in 1935 (before the Nuremberg Race Laws of September) and in 1938 (prior to the barrage of anti-Semitic economic legislation following Kristallnacht)” (Nazi Propaganda). Propaganda also encouraged passivity and acceptance of the coming …show more content…
During World War II people could not imagine how today mass media will be develops. History of the mass media is fairly short, the different forms of media that are exist today have made a huge impression on the technological, political, economic, social and cultural trends of every nation. The electronic media developed more quickly. For example, in 1920s, radio was the first useful and the most popular device due to the growing popularity of mass entertainment and technological advances. After 20 years, at the beginning of 1940s, television hits the stride, followed by cable television and satellite communications in the latter half of the century. However, during World War II the most effective way to spread information was radio, television was not quite available for everybody that time. Today, the newest platform of the mass media is the Internet, which has revolutionized communication and media. Over the years, each new medium has emerged to supplement and compete with the traditional media. Trends have included specialization, globalization, consolidation and convergence. From the simple, crude printing techniques of yesteryear to today's sophisticated digital communications that canvas the globe, the mass media have continually evolved and adapted to changing demands and technological opportunities. Over the years, a greater variety of mass media has appeared, combining new and old forms of