Mass media reflects a political system on many levels throughout the world. John Vivian writes, “At one extreme are nations in a libertarian tradition, which accords high levels of autonomy and independence to the mass media. At the other extreme are authoritarian nations with top-down leadership in control, sometimes overtly and onerously, sometimes less so” (Vivian, The Media of Mass Communication).
For example, during recent protest in Egypt, the government tried to eliminate mass communication outlets from broadcasting messages around the world of events that were occurring. The government tried to stop citizens and news outlets from voice their opinion. The United States, much different than Egypt, promotes a society in which advocates freedom of speech through media outlets. Allowing citizens and business to voice their opinion and broadcast messages makes for an honest and free flowing democracy.
Mass media ultimately reflects that of a political system in nations around the world. Although nations operate and conduct media affairs in very different ways, mass media within countries clearly reflects the operations and ideas of the political system within that country.
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