The Medias Role in Regional and International Relations...

The Medias Role in Regional and International Relations with Regards to Development, Transition, and Influence I study Journalism, so I felt that I had an opportunity to solidify the medias role in all facets of regional and international relations, with regards to development, transition, and influence (regional as well as global). I first chose examine Daniel Lerners development continuum, and this as a reference point, to discuss the role mass media plays in global transition and development, in particular how it is suited to aide in the socio-political development as well as the transition from Communism in Eastern Central Europe. Second, I wanted to do a journalistic comparison; I examined†¦show more content†¦Lerners book addresses developmental change, while the issue in question is of systemic transition. The concepts apply without exception because they indicate money as a catalyst for all things good and evil. True power is the ability to influence, to implement change, and to shape popular opinion. Can the media be controlled by the almighty dollar? Can those with an agend a control it with intimidation? The question that comes to mind for me is this, I wonder if our media is really any better off than those (formerly) under government control in Central Europe, which would be more harmful, a government agenda or capitalistic programming, or for that matter one controlling the other. It is clear that in the case of Communism the lack of financial ware-with-all caused its demise, but could it also be the case that underground media succeeded in changing public opinion and if so might they be better off (than the U.S.) with regards to media freedom today. These are questions that will be answered in the next global generation, as history is written, answers to these questions will be evident. Instead of lookingShow MoreRelatedMasculinity in the Media3136 Words   |  13 Pagesmilitary was cool, and I looked up to the people in my family who served. I played with G.I. Joes, Star Wars toys, watched war movies, watched and played sports, wore sports apparel and played Halo and Call of duty. I was subconsciously filling my gender role by making â€Å"masculine† consumer choices that would affect choices I would make in the future. The violent toys and games that I grew up with became a part of me. I got into many fights in high school because I thought it was fun, I thought I was coolRead MoreBusiness Journalism in India26104 Words   |  105 Pagesfactors influencing the annual budget, role of (5) subsidies and foreign exchange reserves 4 Companies, balance sheets, AGMs window dressing of balance sheets, the loopholes (the case of Satyam) (5) 5 Stock exchange, Sensex and its ups and downs, need for stricter monitoring, how to (5) cover Stock Exchanges, qualities of a good stock exchange reporter 6 Ethics for business journalism. Should it be a watch dog or servant of business houses? (5) Role of freebies, junkets, five star attractions