During times of governmental crackdowns, the Internet can be an important means for news propagation. While traditional media outlets are easy to shut down, mobile devices are more difficult to track. This has resulted in the rise of citizen journalists. Regardless of the source, News can be a powerful tool to spread community, nation, and political values.
Journalism is a powerful tool
Journalism is a powerful tool in our society, providing us with information and a platform to discuss issues. Without it, many issues would go unnoticed and unsolved. This kind of reporting helps build understanding and tolerance, but it can also tear communities apart. For instance, repressive regimes often control the media, causing them to censor or omit news. This ultimately limits people’s ability to make informed decisions.
Funders often say they cannot measure the impact of their investments, so journalists must demonstrate a measurable impact. Depending on the issue, the impact can be measured through metrics like follow-through, social media traffic, and legislative changes. In addition, there are various ways to measure the reach of their stories, including the amplification of stories by other media and the involvement of various stakeholders.
It spreads communalism
The rise of communalism is a growing threat. The media must stop spreading inflammatory stories that spread communalism. This is especially true in India. The country has witnessed a surge in violence against minorities due to news stories that have an overtly communal slant. In many cases, stories also focus on the negative side of religious minorities.
The role of vernacular media in the rise of communalism has long been documented, particularly in North India. It has been charged with spreading rumours and canards to divide communities. In recent years, this has sparked riots and worsened the situation.
It preaches nationalism
In this country, Christian nationalist themes have become a staple of evangelical worship. Tim Alberta spent a year attending evangelical churches and observed their worship practices. He observed that a typical evangelical worship service consisted of praise music, political rants, and a 40-minute sermon. He also witnessed evangelical pastors espousing conspiracy theories and promoting Donald Trump.
In 2008, Sarah Palin introduced the term “real America.” She said that there were “pro-America” parts of the United States, and “anti-America” parts of the nation. Since then, the term has been used by many conservative political candidates. It is a convenient way to polarize supporters of different political parties, and it has been co-opted by White Christian nationalists.
It has a taxonomy of values
The taxonomy of news values offers a conceptual framework for understanding news selection and how news values vary across time and space. It is based on a set of core concepts defined in early research. These include meaningfulness, novelty, continuity, reference to prominent persons, and negativity.
There are several levels in the news taxonomy, which relate to stories and events. The first level, composition, describes the way a news story fits into the context of its publication. The second level, co-option, concerns how the story fits in with other news. It also tries to ensure a balanced spread of stories with minimal duplication.