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DEMOCRACY AND HUMAN RIGHTS, General Role of media - Coggle Diagram
DEMOCRACY AND HUMAN RIGHTS
Responsible citizenship
Bill of Rights
Right to be treated eqaully
Right to have dignity nd self respect
Right to have own opinion and views
Right to follow religion of your choosing
Right to be treated
Discrimination
Treating people unjustly, unfairly or unequally because you think they are different from you
Human Rights Violations
Participate in:
Discussions: Online forums;Social media; Radio prorammes; Talks and workshops
Projects: helping people that have had their human rights violated through NGOs, universities or faith based organisations
Campaigns: Series of actions intended to change somehthing
Events: Planned occasions and activities
Evaluation of outcomes of campaigns
Identify Aims
Find out if aims
Role of Media in a Democratic Society
Expose human rights violations
Report on unlawful activities
Expose corruption and mismanagement
Communicate, inform, educate
Entertain
Give political information to inform voters
Identify problems in communuty and country
Promote debate and discussion
Promote nation building
Give publicity to successful and inspiring people
Share public opinion
Freedom Of Expression and limitations
Freedom of speech- right enjoyed by all South Africans
Constitutional Freedom of Speech
- Act 108 of 1996 section 16
Freedom of press and other media
Freedom to receive or impart information or ideas
Freedom of artistc creativity
Academic freedom and freedom of scientific research
Constitutional Limitation
- Section 16 subsection 1
Propoganda of war
Incitement of imminent violence
Advocacy of hatred that's based on race, gender, ethnicityor religion
Incitement to cause harm
Constitutional Limitations
- The protection of state information bill
Whistle Blowers of state secrets recieve jail sentences
State secrets include informationthat the general public do not need to know
To what extent does the media reflect a democratic society
Topics covered
-Commercial interest and popularity
Positions taken by editors
- Opinion piece and entertainment
Space allocated
-Topical/ current; Sensational
Geographical distribution
- Urban, suburban and rural
Critical analysis
Media
Selection of content
Sources used
Types of stories
Level of commercial content
Sensationalism
Accuracy
Campaign
Educate
Helpfulness
Harmful
Useful
Sports and Recreation
**Ideologies, World Views, Culture
Ideologies
- Set of opinions or beliefs of a group or individual
World Views
- The way someone sees and understands the world especially regarding politics, philosophy, and religion
Culture
- The way of life; customs and beliefs of a particular group of people at a particular time
Eastern culture
-Activities are part of ideologies, belief systems and religion. Examples: Sumo wrestling, Japan; Yoga, India; Karate, China
Western Culture
- Activities are a way of making money and socialising. Examples: Motor Racing, Soccer, Basketball
South African culture
Legacy of Apartheid
Rugby- encourage white sport: excludes females
Soccer- For black/ African schools
Post Apartheid
All people encouraged to play sports of their choosing
Traditional culture and Indigenous games
Intonga
Diketo
Gender
Socially formed roles, behaviours and activities socirty gives to men and women
General Role of media