The Role of the Media in a Democratic Society (Grade 12 NSC Matric Life Orientation): Flashcards
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Media's role in democracy
Media's role in democracy
Mirror reflecting how well democracy is functioning
4 aspects to evaluate democratic media
4 aspects to evaluate democratic media
Topics covered, viewpoints, space/time allocation, equal access
What drives media outlet decisions?
What drives media outlet decisions?
Commercial interests, not public good
Definition of editorial
Definition of editorial
Short opinion piece expressing editor's viewpoint on news story
Space allocation meaning
Space allocation meaning
Room/time different stories receive in media
% of South Africans with internet access
% of South Africans with internet access
Approx. 48% (52% men, 44% women)
Digital divide in SA
Digital divide in SA
Rural areas lack newspapers, mobile, TV, internet access
Media priority: entertainment vs information
Media priority: entertainment vs information
Entertainment value over informational importance
Critical media analysis factors
Critical media analysis factors
Content selection, sensationalism, bias, accuracy, balance
SA population without internet
SA population without internet
More than half the population