This paper deals with the question how democratic the nation of Singapore can be without an independent media.
The economies of Singapore, Hong Kong, South Korea, and Taiwan constitute the so called Four Little Dragons. These nations have in common that they underwent a massive economic growth in the last decades, while their citizens achieved higher incomes, better education, and higher literacy rates.
Furthermore, the media of the countries has evolved significantly. But especially the case of Singapore is worth to look at, in particular its media, which has been one of the most discussed topics concerning the Little Dragons.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Goal & Research Question
- Theory
- The Role of the Press in a Democracy
- Development Journalism
- Asian Values and the Need for a new Press Model
- Conceptional Components of Development Journalism
- Singapore Model
- Singapore's controlled Media
- Relationship
- Centralization
- Legislation
- Empirical Research & Hypothesis
- Conclusion
- Acknowledgements
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This paper investigates the unique case of Singapore, a nation that has achieved significant economic prosperity without a free and independent press. It examines the relationship between a controlled media and democracy, asking how a nation can be considered democratic without an independent voice for its citizens.
- The role of the press in a democratic society
- The development journalism model and its relevance to Singapore
- The control of media in Singapore and its impact on political discourse
- The potential consequences of a controlled media for democratic processes
- The challenges and opportunities presented by a media landscape without independent voices
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Introduction: This chapter introduces the concept of the "Four Little Dragons," including Singapore, and highlights the nation's remarkable economic growth alongside its unique media landscape.
- Goal & Research Question: This chapter outlines the research gaps in understanding the relationship between Singapore's media and its democratic system, setting the stage for the paper's focus.
- Theory: This chapter explores the theoretical framework of development journalism, examining its relevance to the Singapore context. It also delves into the Singaporean model of media control, analyzing its key features and the government's rationale behind it.
- Empirical Research & Hypothesis: This chapter outlines the specific research methods and the hypotheses that guide the investigation into the relationship between Singapore's media and its democratic system.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The key concepts explored in this paper include Singapore's media landscape, development journalism, media control, democratic governance, citizen participation, political discourse, and the relationship between free press and democracy.
- Quote paper
- Tim Zielke (Author), 2020, Journalism in Singapore. The Role of Controlled Media in a Sophisticated Regime, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1014682
