International Conference on Communication, Media, Technology and Design ICCMTD 09-11 May 2012 Istanbul - Turkey “THE SOCIAL MEDIA AS A PUBLIC SPHERE: THE RISE OF SOCIAL OPPOSITION” Asst. Prof. Dr. A. Fulya ŞEN Fırat Üniversitesi İletişim Fakültesi - Gazetecilik Bölümü - Elazığ Abstract In The Structural Transformation of the Public Sphere, Habermas described the bourgeois public spheres of the 18th and 19th century in England, France, and Germany. These spheres arose as arenas of cultural critique
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for instance, people would vote on every occasion and policy, hence the core liberal idea of individualism would flourish in its fullest. However, in modern society it is practically impossible to have pure democracy, so we have to resort to participatory democracy. This still support the idea of individualism, as each vote counts towards the end result. Moreover, democracy improves political participation as people know that their voices will be heard. It also encourages political education in
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”(European Parliamentary, People). Due to social Media more and more youths are involved in politics, this means youths are no longer left in the dark they are knowledged. “41% of young people engaged in at least one act of participatory politics during the prior 12 months, while 44% participated in other acts of politics.” (Science Daily, youth). “Due to Social Media tools, 45% of youth reported getting news at least once a week from family and friends via Twitter or Facebook
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There is no doubt that over the years, men have been dominating politics of most countries in the world. But it doesn’t mean they did splendid job in what they are suppose to do? Politics has never been an easy place for any man who supposedly can’t even handle political landscape at home. Family of course. Today, most countries in the world face problems of democracy, justice, equality, social problems arising from bad governance of those in corridor of power who are mostly men. Having failed
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Religion Traditions and Democracy in America In Democracy in America, Tocqueville is worried about the disappearance of old aristocratic ranks and privileges, and the emergence of democracy. Tocqueville states that the "key to almost the whole work" can be found in his chapter on the "point of departure" for the Anglo-Americans (Tocqueville, p. 17). How can this chapter on the early history of Puritan New England shed light on what European governments can do to adapt to democratization
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Kelly L. Weidner a,⁎, José Antonio Rosa b, Madhu Viswanathan c a b c University of Illinois at Chicago, Department of Managerial Studies, 601 S. Morgan Street (MC 243), Chicago, IL 60607, United States University of Wyoming, Department of Management and Marketing, Dept. 3275, 1000 E. University Ave., Laramie, WY 82071, United States University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 61 Wohlers Hall, 1206 South Sixth Street, Champaign, IL 61820, United States article info Article history:
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PRA RRA PLA Summary How have the theory and practice of participatory methodologies in development activities changed since the mid 1970s? What variants and applications of these methodologies have emerged? This paper from the Institute of Development Studies (IDS) traces the spread of Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) and Participatory Learning and Action (PLA), and identifies strengths and weaknesses in the ways they have been implemented in development contexts. Whilst inflexible applications
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Notes: * Planned change as a cyclic process * Research = guide to action * Action = Information = Research * Process requires considerable collaboration among interested parties * Problem focused change * Heavy emphasis on data gathering and diagnosis prior to action planning and implementation… and evaluation of results after action * Two focus areas * Help specific organizations implement planned change * Developing more general knowledge that
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THE INFLUENCE OF STUDY HABITS ON THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF THE 2ND YEAR BSHRM STUDENTS IN DR. YANGA’S COLLEGES INC. SCHOOL YEAR 2015-2016 A Thesis Presented to the Faculty of the School of Education of Dr. Yanga’s Colleges Inc. Wakas, Bocaue Bulacan In Partial Fulfillment Of the Requirements for the Subject RES 101: Research Method and Techniques Presented by: Jemmo Dc. Nipes Jr. Mary Grace Santos Jacqueline Viernes Danica Hazelle Sevilla Darwin Cruz DEDICATION It
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combat various problems they encounter in their surroundings prior the operations within which they practice their obligations. The following are my research questions: * Will the strategy be useful in various organizations to help in time management among the employees and the administration? * Will the strategy be vital in making the students change their study skills as well as their habits? * How will the plan be crucial to the community? Will it be beneficial to the Home Owners
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