Citizen Journalism
What is journalism?
the activity or profession of writing for newspapers, magazines, or news websites or preparing news to be broadcast
What is media bias?
prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group in the news and reporting
What is the right to assembly?
The right to gather in large groups and protest
What is a jury?
group of people who are listen to evidence, make findings of fact, and reach a verdict on a case
What is citizenship?
the status of being a member of a country and having the rights and responsibilities that come with it
What is citizen journalism?
Reporting from every day citizens instead of media conglomerates
What is partisan bias?
Bias based on a particular political party or cause
How many people in the US lack health insurance?
27.6 million (8.4%)
What is a labor union?
A group of workers joining together to advocate for better pay and working conditions
What is democracy?
A form of government in which people have power over decisions made and/or representatitves
Is all journalism on social media citizen journalism? Explain.
No, social media journalism is only citizen journalism if it comes from citizens and not corporations
What do the two axes of the media bias chart show?
The partisan bias and reliability/fact finding of news companies
What rights do workers have under the National Labor Relations Act?
Organize a union, bargain collectively, discuss the terms of their employment, take action like strikes
What are some of the challenges in the American healthcare system?
The cost of healthcare makes it difficult for people to pay for services they need, the system is confusing which makes it harder for people to understand, millions of Americans have no health insurance
What is naturalization?
The process of becoming a citizen
What is the role of a citizen journalist?
To report on stories affecting local communities from the perspective of someone who lives and works in that community
What are the impacts of media bias?
Misinformed public, influencing public opinion, diminishing diversity of views in media
What are some pros and cons of voting ID laws?
They can help limit voter fraud but also make it harder or impossible for people without a valid form of ID to vote
What is compulsory voting?
How does inequality affect democracy?
Gives power to some (the wealthy, white people, men, etc.) over the rest of society, can lead to social unrest and mistrust in democratic systems
What are some of the challenges that citizen journalists face?
Lack of resources, covering stories in dangerous environments, getting their message out
What is meant by the phrase "manufacturing consent"?
The media creates support for the status quo and defends elites through careful propaganda and framing of issues
Which Supreme Court case declared that students have a right to political speech in schools?
Tinker v. Des Moines
How have lawyers succeeded in excluding jurors on the basis of race during the process of jury selection?
Jurors are excluded for the way they speak, what they wear, their personal relationships. They can get away with this because the law is not often enforced.
How have racism and white supremacy shaped naturalization and citizenship in the US?
At first citizens could only be white people, after the civil war more racial groups gradually gained the right to citizenship, after the 1950s racial restrictions were removed