The histories of journalism and democracy are closely linked. Let's find out how these two are related.

1. Journalism & Democracy
Priyanka Singh

2. Introduction
• The histories of journalism and democracy are
closely linked.
• Both started parallelly around 400 years ago.
• The modern notion of journalism which is critical
and independent of the state was first formed in
the early seventeenth century, against the
backdrop of the English Civil War (1642-51).
• Democratic reform and the sovereignty of
parliament were endorsed and absolute
monarchy was opposed.
• Journalism again upheld democratic notions
during the French Revolution of 1789 and in the
American War of Independence(1775-83).

3. Journalism before Democracy
• The capacity of information to upset and destabilize the
authoritarian order of things was recognized from the invention
of print in the late fifteenth century, by the monarchs of Tudor
England as much as the Papacy in Rome.
• Foreign news was banned in England in 1632 on the grounds
that it was “unfit for popular view and discourse.

4. The Historical
Evolution of
Journalism and
Democracy:
Early forms of journalism
Impact of the printing press
Growth of investigative
journalism
Influence of technological
advancements

5. The Role of Journalism in Democracy:
Journalism As Source Of Information In A Deliberative Democracy
Journalism As Watchdog/Fourth Estate
Journalism As Mediator/Representative
Journalism As Participant/Advocate
Fostering Public Discourse And Debate

6. Journalistic Diversity and Inclusivity:
Importance of
diverse
perspectives in
journalism
Representation
of different
voices and
communities
Addressing
biases and
promoting
fairness
Steps to
encourage
diversity in
newsrooms

7. Challenges to Journalism
in the Digital Age:
• Rise of misinformation and fake news
• Threats to press freedom and journalists' safety
• Economic challenges and decline in traditional
media
• Algorithms and filter bubbles

8. Future of Journalism and Democracy:
Embracing digital transformation
Embracing
Utilizing emerging technologies (AI, VR, etc.)
Utilizing
Fostering innovation and new storytelling approaches
Fostering
Ensuring sustainability and viability of journalism
Ensuring