Without any doubt, the procedures of political work and public exercise of influence had been changed by the rise of the new media. Thus, it is worth to figure out, in which way this happened a few decades ago, in times where most public debates were held via television or newspapers. In comparison to this, there will be an analysis of the new media and its impact on democracy and in which ways it confirms the presence of an audience and paparazzi democracy, in this case primarily in Germany. To set limits, this analysis will concentrate on the aspect of a rising participation in accordance with a rising depoliticization, which might be seen as a result of the already mentioned transformation.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- A Introduction
- B Media and Democracy – Participation and Depoliticization
- I Media and Democracy
- 1. Old and New Forms of the Media
- 2. Audience Democracy
- 3. Paparazzi Democracy
- II The 'Modern' Role of the Media
- III Participation in Accordance with Depoliticization
- 1. 'Modern' Media and Rising Participation
- 2. 'Modern' Media and Rising Depoliticization
- IV Rising Participation in Accordance with Rising Depoliticization
- I Media and Democracy
- C Draft of Future Democratic Developments
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This text explores the complex relationship between media and democracy, particularly focusing on how new media forms have influenced political participation and the potential for depoliticization. The work examines the emergence of “audience democracy” and “paparazzi democracy” as responses to the growing influence of the internet and social media.
- The impact of old and new media on democracy.
- The concept of “audience democracy” and “paparazzi democracy”
- The role of participation and depoliticization in modern democracies.
- The evolving relationship between politicians, the public, and the media in the digital age.
- The potential implications of rising participation and depoliticization for democratic processes.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The introduction sets the context for the analysis by highlighting the increasing relevance of the media in shaping democratic processes, especially in post-Cold War transitions. The text then examines the various forms of media, both traditional and new, and their impact on public discourse and political participation. This includes an analysis of how “audience democracy” and “paparazzi democracy” have emerged as consequences of the changing media landscape.
The work further explores the relationship between rising participation and depoliticization, examining how new media can facilitate greater public engagement but also potentially lead to a simplification of political debate and a decline in substantive political discussion. This analysis focuses on the ways in which the media can shape public opinion and the role it plays in the relationship between citizens, politicians, and the decision-making process.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The central keywords and focus topics of this text include media and democracy, participation, depoliticization, audience democracy, paparazzi democracy, new media, social media, internet, public opinion, political communication, and political participation.
- Quote paper
- Lukas Habib (Author), 2013, Media and Democracy. Participation and Depoliticization, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/266823
