What underlies children, media and democracy in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA)
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2011
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The daunting reality of the contemporary world is that autocracies and semi-authoritarian states lack the basic foundation for building a democracy. The media could be a powerful entertainment and educational tool for children, given the right programming. Media also play a crucial role in shaping a healthy democracy, because they simply make us aware of the various social, political and economical activities and developments taking place around the world. Moreover, a democratic system of governance is supposed to enable citizens to choose their rulers and live equally within a state of law and order, where the citizens are the key factor in the process.
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Saleh, I. 2011. What underlies children, media and democracy in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). Reading. University of Cape Town.