Memory, National Identity, and Freedom of Expression in the Information Age

2014 ◽  
pp. 114-128 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shepherd Mpofu
Keyword(s):  
National Identity ◽  
New Media ◽  
Information Technologies ◽  
Freedom Of Expression ◽  
Information Age ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Government Control ◽  
Public Spheres ◽  
The Way

New Media and Information Technologies (NICTs) are increasingly becoming central in facilitating freedom of expression especially in repressive countries. In addition, the burgeoning diaspora community coupled with these NICTs have offered populations in these communities alternative public spheres where they can debate issues without government control. The chapter argues that through the Website, www.newzimbabwe.com, Zimbabweans have found for themselves a platform where they debate otherwise taboo issues that are not easily discussed in Zimbabwe: ethnicity and the heroes' acre debates. The conclusion of this the chapter is that the Internet has revolutionised the way Zimbabweans know freedom of expression.

Memory, National Identity, and Freedom of Expression in the Information Age

2015 ◽  
pp. 1763-1777 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shepherd Mpofu
Keyword(s):  
National Identity ◽  
New Media ◽  
Information Technologies ◽  
Freedom Of Expression ◽  
Information Age ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Government Control ◽  
Public Spheres ◽  
The Way

New Media and Information Technologies (NICTs) are increasingly becoming central in facilitating freedom of expression especially in repressive countries. In addition, the burgeoning diaspora community coupled with these NICTs have offered populations in these communities alternative public spheres where they can debate issues without government control. The chapter argues that through the Website, www.newzimbabwe.com, Zimbabweans have found for themselves a platform where they debate otherwise taboo issues that are not easily discussed in Zimbabwe: ethnicity and the heroes' acre debates. The conclusion of this the chapter is that the Internet has revolutionised the way Zimbabweans know freedom of expression.

scholarly journals Educational Opportunities for New Information Technologies in Teaching Foreign Language in High School

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 448-451
Author(s):  
L. Aripzhanova ◽  
M. Mukhitdinova
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Foreign Language ◽  
Cognitive Processes ◽  
Information Technologies ◽  
Professional Training ◽  
Information Age ◽  
Educational Opportunities ◽  
The Internet ◽  
New Information ◽  
Use Of The Internet

The article deals with the use of the Internet in teaching a foreign language. With the advent of the information age, both the scheme of knowledge transfer and the model of the learning process are changing sharply, which requires the improvement of professional training from the position of activation of cognitive processes.

scholarly journals Geisha Fever: Changes in the Traditional Entertainment Districts in Kyoto in Response to Excessive Attention from Western Tourists

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (2(6)) ◽  
pp. 125-137
Author(s):  
Magdalena Grela-Chen
Keyword(s):  
New Media ◽  
21St Century ◽  
Japanese Society ◽  
Traditional Culture ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Daily Routine ◽  
Tourist Industry ◽  
Popular Discourse ◽  
Living Form ◽  
The Way

In the popular discourse, geiko districts are described as places where traditional culture is preserved in a living form. Although this statement may be considered as true, the geiko community is a part of Japanese society as a whole and does not exist in complete isolation. Being able to survive as guardians of the Japanese tradition, in the 21st century geiko are discovering new opportunities, such as using new media to promote themselves in order to protect their lifestyle. However, outside world has forced them to change the way they manage their business in the districts. By using their own Internet sites, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts to reach new customers, they display their daily routine, one in which traditional culture meets modern ideas. This paper shows the reception of usage of the Internet in traditional entertainment districts of Kyoto and the response of Western tourists to the geisha phenomenon. It appears that overwhelming attention on the part of tourist industry, as well as commercialisation, are becoming a threat to the values which have cemented relationships between customers, geiko and teahouses owners. For instance, while during the so-called “geisha hunting”, tourists often try to take photographs of them at all costs. Considering the aspects of geiko life and processes mentioned above it is worth analysing how the image of the geiko is perceived by Westerners.

Virtual Culture in the Modern Era of Communication

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 14-21
Author(s):  
А. Елисеев ◽  
A. Eliseev
Keyword(s):  
New Media ◽  
Information Age ◽  
Communication Process ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Knowledge Space ◽  
Dual Nature ◽  
Social Forms ◽  
Virtual Culture ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Modern Era

The study refers to the main concepts of internet culture and its application in the communication process, and also to the communicative aspects of the information age human. In the context of the impetuous development of electronic communication means the idea of cultural identity has been foregrounded. Virtual culture that encompasses a new dynamic knowledge space provided data for the study. The dual nature of the cyberspace is revealed, which, on one hand, has enormous potential to facilitate communication, transcend spatial boundaries, promote free expression, but on the other hand all these positive sides can also be viewed as its weaknesses. Internet has created numerous problems that appear to increase as the technology advances. The study revealed, that virtual culture area includes identity construction via the Internet, new social forms on the Internet and new media creations. The research focuses on the critical reflection of the new communicative culture type — virtual culture — as a new social phenomenon and on definition of its features, double-natured potential capacities. The conclusionsare intended to highlight the fact that the Internet has definitely 0improved our life and his influence on society continues to grow. And if we accept this assumption, then the virtual culture will have the advantage of an evolutionary breakthrough that will ensure mankind to overcome complicated problems.

scholarly journals Terrorist propaganda on the Internet

Bastina ◽  
2020 ◽  
pp. 225-237
Author(s):  
Siniša Dostić ◽  
Dragana Vidaković
Keyword(s):  
Information Technologies ◽  
Freedom Of Expression ◽  
Internet Usage ◽  
Modern World ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Timely Manner ◽  
New Members ◽  
Criminal Offense ◽  
Terrorist Groups ◽  
Terrorist Acts

The exchange of large amount of data contributed to making information technologies an integral part of the modern world, often shaping public opinion, whether through its using, or abusing. In such a sense, modern terrorism uses or abuses various possibilities of information technologies, especially Internet, for the promotion of its own activities, as well as for the recruitment. Internet usage made the eradiation of terrorism propaganda such an easy task, so Internet practically became overwhelmed by it. Attitudes and threats expressed by terrorists that put their opponents under serious pressure, as well as recruitment of new members has contributed to to an increase in the number of terrorist groups that abuse the Internet for media purposes. Additional problems stem from the impossibility of their effective and timely control in a bid to prevent abuse aimed at terrorist propaganda, but also from the fact that most propaganda activities can neither be prevented nor limited in time, since such preventions and limitations infringe human rights, such as freedom of expression, religion and others. Since propaganda itself is not prohibited, the use of propaganda for promotion, financing, recruitment, training and commission of terrorism purposes is characterized as a criminal offense. In accordance with the European legislation, in order to provide evidence of incitement to terrorism, the connection between intent and direct causality has to be specified between the alleged propaganda, actual conspiracy or commission of terrorist acts. In this regard, the aim of this paper is to point out to danger of terrorist propaganda on the Internet, as well as to its types of manifestations (symbols) in an attempt to identify it in a timely manner and to curtail it in an adequate way.

Information Technology and the Law

2019 ◽  
pp. 1333-1346
Author(s):  
Samreth Mammoun
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Information Technologies ◽  
Freedom Of Expression ◽  
Legal Framework ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Freedom Of Information ◽  
International Human Rights ◽  
Information Chain ◽  
International Human ◽  
Human Rights Standards

In today's globalized society, it is impossible for any country to be isolated and remain disconnected from the information chain. The purpose of this chapter is to highlight the growth of information technology and related laws in Cambodia. Additionally, this chapter gives readers an overview of laws related to information technology, explores how information technologies are transforming Cambodian society, and how the Cambodia government interacts with these technologies. This chapter recommends two main actions that Cambodia can implement to enhance freedom of information: honor the guarantee of freedom of expression by ensuring that Internet filters are not introduced and censorship of critical Websites is not allowed and create a clear legal framework that protects and promotes freedom of expression on the Internet. Limitations on Internet content should only be introduced in accordance with international human rights standards.

Information Problem-Solving Using the Internet

2011 ◽  
pp. 357-371
Author(s):  
Steven C. Mills
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Information Technologies ◽  
Information Age ◽  
Literacy Skills ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Learning Approaches ◽  
Student Centered ◽  
Student Centered Learning ◽  
Instructional Methodologies ◽  
Information Problem Solving

Today’s students must think critically and analyze and synthesize information so that they can recognize the technical, social, economic, political, and scientific problems of the information age. This chapter describes how the vast resources of the Internet can supply communication tools and information resources that facilitate the application of a robust set of instructional methodologies in the K-12 classroom to address these skills. The development of information literacy skills in today’s classrooms necessitates instructional approaches that address complex sets of learning objectives and focus on rich, multidisciplinary learning. The author maintains that Internet and information technologies provide tools and resources that enable teachers to create powerful learning environments for educating students for the information age using student-centered learning approaches, interactive communication with peers and experts, and collaborative, problem-solving methodologies.

Changing Media, Changing Foreign Policy in China

2007 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 43-70 ◽  
Author(s):  
SUSAN L. SHIRK
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Foreign Policy ◽  
New Media ◽  
Common Knowledge ◽  
The United States ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Political Issues ◽  
Popular Nationalism ◽  
China Today ◽  
The Way

China has undergone a media revolution that has transformed the domestic context for making foreign policy as well as domestic policy. The commercialization of the mass media has changed the way leaders and publics interact in the process of making foreign policy. As they compete with one another, the new media naturally try to appeal to the tastes of their potential audiences. Editors make choices about which stories to cover based on their judgments about which ones will resonate best with audiences. In China today, that means a lot of stories about Japan, Taiwan, and the United States, the topics that are the objects of Chinese popular nationalism. The publicity given these topics makes them domestic political issues because they are potential focal points for elite dis-agreement and mass collective action, and thereby constrains the way China' leaders and diplomats deal with them. Even relatively minor events involving China' relations with Japan, Taiwan, or the United States become big news, and therefore relations with these three governments must be carefully handled by the politicians in the Communist Party Politburo Standing Committee. Because of the Internet, it is impossible for Party censors to screen out news from Japan, Taiwan or the United States that might upset the public. Common knowledge of such news forces officials to react to every slight, no matter how small. Foreign policy makers feel especially constrained by nationalist public opinion when it comes to its diplomacy with Japan. Media marketization and the Internet have helped make Japan China' most emotionally charged international relationship.

Armed Forces, Cyberspace, and Global Images

2016 ◽  
Vol 44 (2) ◽  
pp. 280-300 ◽  
Author(s):  
Oren Golan ◽  
Eyal Ben-Ari
Keyword(s):  
New Media ◽  
Longitudinal Analysis ◽  
Digital Images ◽  
Armed Forces ◽  
Social Institution ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Large Organization ◽  
Organized Violence ◽  
National Institutions ◽  
The Way

This study centers on the relation between militaries, violence, and publicly available digital images. Military websites can be characterized as forms of representation of national institutions comparable to the sites of any large organization. However, the way these websites publicly frame and explain the military’s use of organized violence has not been investigated. Accordingly, this study examines how contemporary militaries manage their public and online relation to their core expertise, organized violence. The analysis is based on a longitudinal analysis of the Israeli Defense Force’s (IDF) official websites (2007–2015) and interviews with key webmasters. The integration of the Internet and new media into the IDF’s official websites highlights its deliberate move into the cybernetic realm to manage, order, manipulate, and handle its public images and representations as a legitimate social institution charged with using violence in the defense of the country.

scholarly journals The clash between the employee's right to privacy and freedom of expression and social media misconduct: What justifies employee's dismissal to be a fair dismissal?

Obiter ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 41 (3) ◽  
pp. 504-518
Author(s):  
Simphiwe P Phungula
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Social Media ◽  
21St Century ◽  
Freedom Of Expression ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Right To Privacy ◽  
Employee Relationship ◽  
Use Of The Internet ◽  
Use Of Social Media ◽  
The Way

The 21st century has an increase in the use of the internet as a means of trading. The use of the internet has also influenced the use of social media as a means of communication. This communication extends to the employer–employee relationship in the workplace. However – in South Africa – due to the rapid use of social media both in and out of the workplace, it has become blurry of what constitutes social media misconduct for which an employee may be disciplined. This is exacerbated by the lack of specific legislation dealing with employees and social media misconduct in South Africa. This article deals with the blessings and the curse of using social media as a means of communication in the workplace. It reveals the difficulties faced by both employers and employees when determining to what extent the behaviour of an employee can constitute adequate grounds for dismissal in relation to that employee’s social media misconduct. Recommendations are made on the way forward.

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