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Media: The Mainstay of Democracy Class 7 DAV Notes
→ Media had got immense popularity now-a-days. It refers to various means of communication that help in communicating to a large number of people, such as radio, television, cinema, internet, etc. Today it is difficult to imagine life without them.
→ Various developments have taken place in the field of communication technology. These developments have left a deep impact on us.
→ The print media has changed tremendously. Chinese influenced the development in the field of printing to a large extent. They invented paper.
→ The German printer Johan Gutenberg is credited with the invention of the first machine with a type mould.
→ Today, computers control the printing process where printed images are fed into the memory of printing machines and print newspapers, magazines and books.
→ In electronic media television is very important. It leaves great impact on the public perception and opinion.
→ Cable and satellite network has improved the connectivity in rural, mountainous and urban areas.
→ Media helps us to think on global level, beyond the narrow boundaries of our country.
→ Money plays a significant role in media. Just take the example of a studio of a television channel. The cameras, computers, etc. light transmit- all need money. Besides many people are involved in the process of telecasting the news. Since money is an important factor, so television channels and newspapers are owned or are supported by big business houses. Advertisement is the biggest source of income which we see on television screen every now and then.
→ India is a democratic country and media plays an important role in it. Media is the main source of information, which helps us to form opinions, learn about the working plane and programmes that the government is undertaking, their successful implementation or failure.
→ The print media also helps in building public opinion by providing information to the public. It is easily available and has a lasting effect on the people.
→ Television and radio make the rural, illiterate masses aware of the latest happenings in their region or the country on the whole.
→ Indian cinema has also played an important role in creating awareness about social events, political malpractices, economic exploitation etc.
→ The information provided by media should be balanced and impartial. It should not favour class or person or an organisation.
→ The Right to Information Act was passed in 2005. This Right is closely linked with our basic Rights such as Right to Freedom of Speech and Expression and Right to Education.
→ This Right has enabled the citizens to access the information that is under the control of a public authority. It has promoted transparency and accountability in the working of differnt departments.
→ Media is like a watchdog in a democracy that keeps the government active and the public involved.
→ Media : The term refers to various means of communication.
→ Censorship : Restriction on media
→ Right to Information : Citizen’s access to information.
→ Narrow-casting : News/information to a country.
→ Accountability : Taking responsibility for one’s action/decisions.
→ Gagging : To prevent someone from expressing/speaking freely.
→ Infanticide : Death of infants/children too young.
→ Public Perception : The way general people think about some issue.
→ Transparency : Visible to all or not hiding the facts.
→ Unbiased : Not favouring someone/not being unfair.
→ Watchdog : The one who makes sure that people in authority do not misuse their power.