Deliberative discussion: Does the media hold those in power to account?
I can create a reasoned discussion about whether the media holds those in power to account.
Deliberative discussion: Does the media hold those in power to account?
I can create a reasoned discussion about whether the media holds those in power to account.
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Key learning points
- A deliberative discussion is well planned and respectful, it's not an argument.
- Holding someone or something to account means they are being scrutinised and are responsible for their actions.
- People in power must be held to account due to the responsibility trum e.g. politicians are trusted to represent us.
- Media holds those in power to account but there are limitations to this.
Keywords
Accountable - being responsible for one's actions and decisions, and being required to explain or justify them to others including those in positions of power or authority
Power - having control or authority over something or someone
Deliberative - involving careful thought, discussion, and consideration before making decisions or reaching conclusions
Common misconception
That to do well in a discussion or debate you must shout the loudest and interupt others.
A successful deliberative discussion involves consideration, weighing different viewpoints and respect.
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the control of information or ideas within a society
television, radio, printed and new media which can reach large numbers
causing difficulty or trouble, often by making things less easy