No one can deny the influence of media in our lives - especially since it is very difficult to escape its reach. Media is next to family, peers, organizations and occurring events one of the major influences that have an impact on a person’s political socialization and attitudes. (Thinkwell 2001). TV discussions prior elections get special attention and politicians are more and more trying to use the media to their advantage. There are various ways to get the media’s attention but with my essay I will argue that interaction in form of entertainment has developed to a trend and is now the most common instrument being used among politicians to get the spotlight onto them. Entertainment has become an important value of society and it seems that politics and show business are becoming increasingly linked.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- There Is No Business Like Show Business
- The link of politics with entertainment
- Politics is acting
- The media is the link between the public and politicians
- Private life of a politician and news coverage
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This essay explores the growing relationship between politics and entertainment in the 21st century. It argues that politicians are increasingly using entertainment as a strategy to gain media attention and public recognition. The essay also analyzes the role of media in shaping public perception of politicians and the implications of politicians sharing their private lives.
- The influence of media on political socialization and attitudes
- The use of entertainment as a tool for political communication
- The role of acting in politics and the relationship between politics and show business
- The impact of media coverage on public opinion and the role of media as a filter for political messages
- The evolving relationship between politicians and the public in the digital age
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- The essay begins by outlining the significance of media in shaping public perception of politicians and argues that entertainment has become a key instrument for politicians to gain media attention. It emphasizes the importance of news coverage for politicians, particularly during elections.
- The second chapter delves into the historical roots of the link between politics and entertainment, citing examples such as the Lincoln-Douglas debates. It discusses the evolution of media consumption habits and the role of entertainment in a fast-paced world.
- The third chapter focuses on the performative nature of politics and how politicians use acting to project specific personalities and engage with the public. It explores the examples of several US presidents and their strategies to portray themselves to the public.
- The fourth chapter examines the role of media in filtering political messages and its influence on public opinion. It highlights the dynamic relationship between politicians, media, and the public and the impact of media coverage on voters' perceptions.
- The final chapter, not included here, examines the increasing trend of politicians sharing their private lives to gain popularity and the implications for journalistic ethics.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The essay focuses on key concepts such as media influence, political socialization, entertainment, acting in politics, media coverage, public perception, and the evolving relationship between politicians and the public in the digital age. It examines the influence of entertainment on political communication and explores the complex interplay between politics, media, and public opinion.
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- Marcus Hitzberger (Autor:in), 2006, There Is No Business Like Show Business, München, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/74805
