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  • 3 - Media, Engagement, and Democracy

  • Stephen J. A. Ward, University of British Columbia, Vancouver
  • Book:
    Ethics and the Media
    Published online:
    22 October 2020
    Print publication:
    05 November 2020, pp 60-99

  • Summary

    For the most part, media organizations in Western Democracies have justified their freedom and their practices on the grounds that it promotes an informed citizenry for liberal democracy. There are more specific goals, for example, investigating social problems in the inner city, and helping citizens track trends in finance and business. There are also less important goals for journalism, such as entertainment, keeping sports fans up-to-date on their teams, and informing citizens about the latest consumer products. These functions are regarded as sub-goals within the over-arching goal of democracy promotion.