The roles and functions of media

in
democratic society

Name of presenters

CHERRY MAE T. ARNADO

JASEN LOUISSE DUBLAS

Objective:
To feature out
the roles and
function of
media in
democratic
society
 MEDIA?

DEMOCRATIC SOCIETY?
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MEDIA
-Is the main
means of mass
communication

( broadcasting,
publishing, and
the
internet),regarde
d collectively.
New media theory, broadly speaking, conceptualizes the
implications of digital technologies: from the novel
sociopolitical configurations fostered by computer-
mediated communication, to the aesthetic and cultural
significance of digital culture.
- Oxford (2018)
DEMOCRATIC SOCIETY

-a community which is ruled by

representatives of the nation. In
a democratic society there is
freedom of the judiciary. Free
and fair elections take place on
a regular basis.
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 RO
LE
- the role of the media is
objectively report the news
and inform its viewers
without bias.
- objectively provide the
facts in the context that are
expected.
The MAJOR ROLE of First, it ensures that citizens make
media in democratic responsible, informed choices
rather than acting out of ignorance
society are: or misinformation.
Second, information serves a
“checking function” by ensuring
that elected representatives
uphold their oaths of office and
carry out the wishes of those
who elected them.
 -The role of media is vital in
generating a democratic culture that
extend beyond the political system and
becomes engrained in the public
consciousness over time.
- Media is supplying the political
information that voters based their
decisions on.
 A free, objective, skilled media is an essential
component of any democratic society. On the one
hand, it provides the information which the polity
require to make responsible, informed decisions.
On the other, it performs a “checking function”
ensuring that elected officials uphold their oaths of
office and campaign promises and that they carry
out the wishes of the electorate. This paper,
produced by the US Agency for International
Development (USAID), proposes that the aim
should be to transfer the media from direction or
control by government or private interest to a
situation of editorial freedom exercised in the
public interest. The ultimate goal should be to
engender diverse, plural and credible voices
providing information and opinion to the
electorate.

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 Monitoring
function
Functio Informatio
work n n function

FUNCTION

Opinion
function

Watchdog
Serve as the role
channel for the
advocacy of
political
viewpoints
 Example: In times of
1. Monitoring
natural disasters,
Function – inform
war, health scares,
citizens of what is
etc. Broadcast media
happening around
(TV Patrol, 24Oras
them.
and etc.)

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 2. Information Example: Watching
function – educate educative or
the audience as to documentary
the meaning and shows/programs like
significance of the Matanglawin,
“facts”; ability of Ancient X files,
the media to teach Super Book,
the various norms, Mathtinik and etc.
rules and values. (Broadcast Media).
3. Opinion function–
provide a platform for
public political
discourse, facilitating
the formation of Example:
“public opinion” and Political
feeding that opinion forums like
back to the public debates,
hearings and
from whence it came. speeches.
 Examples: Pork
Barrel
scandal(Bantay
Watchdog role – Kaban , GMA
give publicity to special report).
governmental and Bayan Mo Ipatrol
political institutions. Mo (ABS-CBN
election coverage)
and SONA media
coverage

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5. Serve as the channel for
the advocacy of political
viewpoints.
According to Marlo Amaro (2018), the role of media in a democratic society
is very important because, it is the tool to educate the voters, giving them
facts, news and balanced opinions about how the government run and
managed. It is vital to have well-informed voters in a democratic society to
ensure the accountable and responsible government. Well informed society
should be able to make rational choices, making sure that the government
works as the people wants.
Media act as a catalyst for democracy and development, helping to make
public participation meaningful .If media is honest and committed in its job,
democracy is bound to function more efficiently and the loopholes present in
any democratic system can certainly be plugged to the fullest satisfaction of
the people. On the contrary, if media is biased, corrupt and favours only a
particular party or few individuals, it can prove to be very dangerous for the
smooth functioning of democracy.
The media are vital for the creation and the
development of a democratic culture in any country.
They provide people with information, which
influences the process of shaping opinions and
attitudes and of making political choices. Therefore,
the media must be free, pluralistic and independent,
and at the same time they should voluntarily assume
social accountability.
 First, it ensures that citizens make
responsible, informed choices
rather than acting out of ignorance
or misinformation.
Monitori
Second, information serves a ng
“checking function” by ensuring
that elected representatives function Informati
ROLE uphold their oaths of office and on
carry out the wishes of those
who elected them.
function
FUNCTION
Opinion
function

Watchdog
Serve as the role
channel for the
advocacy of
political
viewpoints
 REFERENCES

New Media
Theory
https://www.oxfordbibliographies.com/view/document/obo-9780199791286/obo-9780199791286 0307.xml#:~:text=New
%20media%20theory%2C%20broadly%20speaking,cultural%20significance%20of%20digital%20culture.
New media theory encompasses a diverse body of work.

The Role of Media in

Democracy
https://legaldesire.com/role-of-media-in-democracy/
https://gsdrc.org/document-library/the-role-of-media-in-democracy-a-strategic-approach/
This paper, produced by the US Agency for International Development (USAID), proposes that the aim should
be to transfer the media from direction or control by government or private interest to a situation of editorial
freedom exercised in the public interest. The ultimate goal should be to engender diverse, plural and credible
voices providing information and opinion to the electorate.

Roles and Function of Media in Democratic Society

https://jonaliciousblog.wordpress.com/2018/12/03/roles-and-function-of-media-in-democratic-society/
According to (Abie Zaidannas, ) Well informed society should be able to make rational choices, making sure that the government
works as the people wants.
 Media Minute Introduction: What is media anyway?
https://youtu.be/bBP_kswrtrw
This video provides an introduction to various forms of media from traditional print, television and radio, to websites, online media and
social networking.

Democracy - A short introduction

https://youtu.be/u6jgWxkbR7A
This is a 3 minute video to introduce the most basic concepts of a Democracy. Democracy is a form of government in which all eligible
citizens participate equally—either directly or indirectly through elected representatives—in the proposal, development, and creation of
laws. It encompasses social, religious, cultural, ethnic and racial equality, justice, liberty and fraternity.

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 LET’S TEST WHAT YOU HAVE LEARNED!

- Please get one haft crosswise sheet of paper . Write your name ,
grade and section , subject and the name of the reporters.

Test I: IDENTIFICATION
Test II: IDENTIFICATION
Test III: ESSAY
Test I: Write the name of your crush ( within the classroom or campus ) if the statement is correct and write ( NO ONE
JUST SELF LOVING ) if the statement is wrong.

1. Media ensures that citizens make responsible, informed choices rather than acting out of ignorance or
misinformation.

2. The role of media is vital in generating a democratic culture that extend beyond the political system and becomes
engrained in the public consciousness over time.

3. Politicians are supplying the political information that voters based their decisions on.

4. The role of the media is objectively report the news and inform its viewers with bias.

5. Media has its 5 function in democratic society (monitoring function ,information function , opinion function ,
watchdog role, channel for the advocacy of political viewpoints)
Test II: Identify the following statement and write the correct answer.

1. What function of media inform citizens of what is happening around them?

2. It educate the audience as to the meaning and significance of the “facts”; ability of
the media to teach the various norms, rules and values.

3. Give publicity to governmental and political institutions.

4. Provide a platform for public political discourse, facilitating the formation of “public opinion”
and feeding that opinion back to the public from whence it came.

5. Is objectively report the news and inform its viewers without bias.

Test III: Essay

Write your thoughts about what you have understand or learned to our topic The roles and
function of media in democratic society.