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INFLUENCE OF MEDIA ON DEMOCRACY

INFLUENCE OF MEDIA ON DEMOCRACY. What is DEMOCRACY ? What comes to your mind when you hear DEMOCRACY ? go to menti.com and share your ideas. I like your discussion. THE RESULTS OF POLISH STUDENTS. power to people - the right to elect their representatives who rule the country

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INFLUENCE OF MEDIA ON DEMOCRACY

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  1. INFLUENCE OF MEDIA ON DEMOCRACY

  2. What is DEMOCRACY? What comes to your mind when you hear DEMOCRACY? go to menti.comand share your ideas

  3. I like your discussion

  4. THE RESULTS OF POLISH STUDENTS

  5. power to people - the right to elect their representatives who rule the country • making decisions - in democracy citizens share power and civic responsibility to make decisions on how they are governed

  6. minority rights - A majority rules in the election process, but individual rights are protected, there is no exclusion of the minorities' rights. If a decision is made by a majority, but that decision negatively affects the fundamental rights of a minority, then the decision must be adjusted to reflect what is fair to all citizens

  7. freedom- the ability to act according to your own will; you can make choices from all available options. • liberty - liberty includes the freedom to believe what you want, freedom to choose your own friends, and to have your own ideas and opinions, to express your ideas in public, the right for people to meet in groups, the right to have any lawful job or business.

  8. freedom of speechis freedom to articulate your opinions and ideas without fear of revenge, censorship or legal sanction. • freedom of religionis freedom to manifest religion or belief in teaching, practice, worship and observance. It also freedom to change one's religion or beliefs

  9. equality- equal treatment under the law; no one is above the law / citizens have equal access to social institutions, they are provided with identical access to material and spiritual goods, everyone has the same right to participate in political life, including elections, party formation, election committees, etc. • justice - the right to a fair trial

  10. privacy- the right to privacy without unwarranted intrusion by the government • the right to free, fair and periodic elections - elections are held on a regular and periodic basis and citizens have the opportunity to elect new people to government posts. Citizens are guaranteed that these elections will be fair and everyone who is eligible to vote will have that opportunity.

  11. active citizenship- citizens of a democracy not only have the right to vote, but also the responsibility to participate in social life • anti-discrimination - underrepresented people have the same rights as the majority. • variety- recognition, acceptance and respect racial, ethnic and religious differences

  12. tolerance - the right to be different (protected from discrimination based on age, gender identity, sexual orientation, political ideology, national origin, race, religion, pregnancy, veteran status and disabilities.) • freedom of choices- we can make choices about our life, to develop our potential as human being and to live free from fear, harassment and discrimination. Nobody imposes anything on us, we can make decisions on our own.

  13. truth- citizens look for and tell the truth • independent media- free and independent media with journalists having investigative power • fundamental human rights- democracy guarantees and respects the human rights as stated in the constitution • security -people can feel safe in their country

  14. So let’s summarize … What is democracy?

  15. Democracy comes from the Greek term "demos" or "people," • it is a system of government that gives power to people.

  16. A democracy is a system of government in which all the people of a country can vote to elect their representatives. In a democracy, citizens share power and civic responsibility to make decisions on how they are governed

  17. ACCORDING TO YOU DEMOCRACY FREEDOM OF FREEDOM OF OPINION CHOICE

  18. WHAT INFLUENCES YOUR OPINION ABOUT WHAT IS HAPPENING AROUND YOU? • WHERE DO YOU TAKE INFORMATION FROM?

  19. Media plays a crucial role in shaping a healthy democracy. • Media is the backbone of a democracy. • Media makes us aware of various social, political and economical activities happening around the world. • It is like a mirror, which SHOULD show us the truth and realities of life.

  20. A democracy without media is like a vehicle without wheels.

  21. IS THE INFORMATION ABOUT THE SAME ISSUES TAKEN FROM DIFFERENT SOURCES ALWAYS THE SAME? • WHY DOES DIFFERENT MEDIA SHOW DIFFERENT ASPECTS OF THE SAME SITUATION? • different political views • business profits • creating affairs to increase popularity • IS IT FAIR?

  22. LETS’ DO SOME ACTIVITIES DIVIDE INTO TWO GROUPS YOU WILL WATCH TV NEWS WATCH CAREFULLY :)

  23. BREAKING NEWS

  24. go to menti.com share your opinion and vote WHO SHOULD BE SUSPENDED FROM SCHOOL?

  25. YOU WILL WATCH TV NEWS WATCH CAREFULLY :)

  26. BREAKING NEWS

  27. go to menti.com share your opinion and vote WHO SHOULD BE SUSPENDED FROM SCHOOL?

  28. YOU WILL WATCH TV NEWS WATCH CAREFULLY :)

  29. BREAKING NEWS

  30. go to menti.com share your opinion and vote WHO SHOULD BE SUSPENDED FROM SCHOOL?

  31. WHAT HAS HAPPENED? • WHY ARE THE RESULTS DIFFERENT? • WHY HAVE SOME OF YOU CHANGED YOUR DECISION?

  32. The Role of Media Media and social media have become an essential space of public discourse. Media plays an important role in: • shaping public awareness • providing information that shapes attitudes and public opinion

  33. Does media play a positive or negative role in our society?

  34. WHAT ARE THE POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE ASPECTS OF MEDIA • IN DEMOCRACY? • WORK IN GROUPS

  35. THE POSITIVE ASPECTS OF MEDIA IN DEMOCRACY

  36. MEDIA PROVIDES US INFORMATION ABOUT PUBLIC LIFE • MEDIA SHAPES OUR AWARENESS ABOUT PUBLIC LIFE • MEDIA STIMULATES CITIZENS ON VARIOUS DEVELOPMENTAL ISSUES IN THEIR COUNTRY • MEDIA CONTRIBUTES TO ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT OF CITIZENS

  37. MEDIA INCREASES ACCESS TO INFORMATION • MEDIA LOWERS THE BARRIER OF PARTICIPATION IN PUBLIC DEBATES • MEDIA CONTROLS THE GOVERNMENT FOLLOWING ITS ACTIVITIES AND REACTS IF SOMETHING GOES WRONG • MEDIA UNABLES THE TRANSPARENCY OF THE GOVERNMENT - WE CAN SEE WHAT REALLY IS HAPPENING

  38. MEDIA ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO TAKE PART IN SOCIAL ACTIVITIES: CHARITY EVENTS, RAISING MONEY, SUPPORTING PEOPLE, IDEAS (MAKING APPEALS) • MEDIA CREATES OPPORTUNITIES TO TAKE PART IN PUBLIC DISCUSSIONS • MEDIA ALLOWS TO EXPRESS OPINION IN PUBLIC COMFORTABLY

  39. USING MEDIA WE CAN INFORM ABOUT LOCAL PROBLEMS AND CONTROL THE PROCESS OF SOLVING THEM • USING MEDIA WE CAN CREATE THEME GROUPS • MEDIA CONSOLIDATES MINORITIES (PEOPLE HAVING SIMILAR VIEWS) OR SCATTERED GROUPS (PEOPLE WHO LIVE FAR AWAY FROM EACH OTHER) - THEY HAVE EQUAL CHANCES • MEDIA MOTIVATES PEOPLE TO BE ACTIVE CITIZENS AND GET INVOLVED IS SOCIAL ACTIVITIES

  40. THE NEGATIVE ASPECTS OF MEDIA IN DEMOCRACY

  41. MEDIA USES MANIPULATIVE TECHNIQUES PRESENTING INFORMATION • MEDIA IS NOT RESPONSIBLE OR RELIABLE - IT SELECTS INFORMATION ACCORDING TO POLITICAL VIEWS OR BUSINESS PARTNERS (PREVENTION OF ACCESS TO INFORMATION TO CITIZENS IS A VIOLATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS) • THE RICHER MEDIA HAS MORE POWER / MORE POSSIBILITIES TO REACH FURTHER

  42. MEDIA CONTROLS PUBLIC DISCUSSIONS AND EXPRESSING OPINION ON FORUMS - MEDIA OFTEN BREAKS THE LAWS OF FREEDOM TO EXPRESS OPINIONS • SPREADING DISINFORMATION, MEDIA DEFORMS THE TRUTH • MEDIA CAN BE FULL OF HATE SPEECHES, MANIPULATIVE TECHNIQUES FOR EXAMPLE TROLLS

  43. WE HAVE SOME MORE REAL EXAMPLES HOW MEDIA CAN MANIPULATE PEOPLE AND DEFORM TRUTH

  44. Prince William showing his middle finger to the journalists

  45. The same picture taken from another side

  46. A supporters club for Theresa May

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