Citizen journalism

The film Rich Media Poor Democracy asserts that journalism in the United States does not serve the interest of the public, instead they serve the interest of media corporate bosses. Moreover, the film points out the media corporate bosses are to blame for the absence of choice and diversity in the media which stems from a shortage of competition created through mergers. Rich Media Poor Democracy proposes that citizen involvement can and should rescue the media, otherwise corporate bosses will…

The ‘Postmodern’ War Karmasin et al. (2013), believes that under the premises of globalization and digitization, we are once again witnessing a change in the technical possibilities of communication, which will in turn bring about change in the nature of warfare (xiii). “Wars are no longer fought by regular armies only but also by paramilitary groups, criminals and regular armed forces alike (Karmasin et al., 2013, xiii). Stephan Russ-Mohl (2013) argues that in a globalized world, media…

Surveillance, as it is defined by Graber, has two functions to it, also known as public and private surveillance. “When it serves the needs the collective needs of the public, it constitutes “public surveillance,” and when it serves the needs of individual citizens, we call it “private surveillance.” (Graber 6) Surveillance is important in both the public and private sectors because they help us keep in touch with what is happening around us and make us feel secure because we feel like the media…

Today’s society is entering an era where everyday citizens are unable to trust news sources. The news media is a major tool that helps individuals make informed conclusions towards issues of the modern era. However, only recently has the term “fake news” been a problem to society. As society has progressed, the news industries have seen conflict throughout the years, even before the modern era. The effect of “fake news” can vary as the subject matter changes. Many debate on the main cause of…

It has been taught in school that the United States’ government is comprised of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches. While teachers have endlessly emphasized the power of America’s presidents, senators, and judges, they have failed to inform their students of one of the most powerful forces today—the media. It is often forgotten that the media does not just provide its viewers with information, but shapes their way of thinking. It has become one of the strongest players in the…

Media delivers us with news and information not only from our country, but from around the globe. A main section of our news is political. The media delivers us information about everything from political parties, elections, MP’s, to and decisions made. The famous quote by the CBS news anchor Walter Cronkite paints a picture of what the news networks and corporations are there to do; ‘Our job is to only hold up the mirror, to tell the public what is happening.’ But that is only a slim part of…

The information age has granted many privileges in the United States, which has distracted the public from the rise of corporate power and influence. Douglas Gomery, Journalism Professor at the University of Maryland argues, “Since 1975 the number of media outlets has indeed increased, but at the same time, ownership has become more concentrated, and today there is less diversity of opinion” (Gomery). Overtime, corporations…

impact does the media really have on society and it’s people? The media and reporters are always faced with this question. People often have different views on this subject. There is no denying that this subject normally has an effect on certain citizens. The media can show bias at times, leading to people 's views on media to change, and therefore having a positive or negative impacts on their lives.…

Politics is supposed to be an important aspect of a country. In fact, we cannot think of any nation without its political history. Politics really influences the daily life of every person in a country but does not, however; seem to be easy for people to understand. To comprehend politics, people have to seek help from various sources such as media, newspapers, books and especially, public intellectuals who are well renowned thinkers. Public intellectuals are: writers, scientists, teachers, and…

Biases in Media The news media is being purposely biased, perpetuating the unfavorable political atmosphere that exists in the United States as a whole. It goes without saying that the year has been filled with more than its fair share of controversy. The news media tirelessly perpetuates the drama that currently exists on the United States political platform. I would assume most people would wondering, why I make such claims, to say that the year has been filled with so much controversy, among…