Revision of public sphere: changing role of journalism in contemporary democracy
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This paper mainly discusses the Habermasian public sphere with the contemporary media environment, arguing that the original concept requires redefinition as the media ecosystem becomes more and more digitized. In respect of changes in journalism practice and its function, the revision of the public sphere focuses on redefining inclusiveness, contents, public participation, and rationality. It concludes that social media and online journalism promote contemporary democracy by creating a “communal communicative space” that is more open, diverse, active, and emotional.
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.18686/mcs.v3i2.1396
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