Article Categories
» Arts & Entertainment
» Automotive
» Business
» Careers & Jobs
» Education & Reference
» Finance
» Food & Drink
» Health & Fitness
» Home & Family
» Internet & Online Businesses
» Miscellaneous
» Self Improvement
» Shopping
» Society & News
» Sports & Recreation
» Technology
» Travel & Leisure
» Writing & Speaking

  Listed Article

  Category: Articles » Society & News » Politics » Article
 

Politics And The Internet




By M6.Net Web Hosting

According to a recent poll conducted by ComputerWorld, about
forty percent of the population believes that people can increase
their political power by going online. Hence, many academics
believe that people in western societies are becoming more
technologically educated in order to gain more influence in the
political sector. For example, Mr. Jeffrey Cole, a director at the
University of Southern California states, "This year, 6% of
regular Internet users said they have their own blogs, 16% said
they post pictures on the Web, and more than 10% maintain
their own web sites. In 2003, 3% of Internet users said they
blogged, 11% posted photos, and less than 9% maintained web
sites."(ComputerWorld, 2005: 1) Thus, the question raised by
many is, "Is the Internet providing a more democratic and
participatory human society for the future?"

Mr. Cole agrees that the Internet plays a pivotal role in
providing a more equitable society that encourages
participatory development. He argues that due to the
younger generation having the ability to effectively
communicate through Internet forums, they are more
willing to express their political opinions online. The
younger generation also has the opportunity to engage
in academic discussions with people who are older and
have more experience, such as university lecturers, or
people who specialize in the area of discussion. Hence,
the Internet has clearly demonstrated its use in terms
of educating the younger generation for the future.
However, the positive benefits that can be gained through
the use of the Internet not only extends to young citizens,
but has also created an impact for those who are in the
workforce and are keen to learn more about their nation's
political system.

Research has shown that many Americans are 'surfing' on the
Internet before a Federal Election to increase their knowledge
about political parties and their policies. Mr. Cole states, "The
Internet is no longer a marginal force in American politics - it
is quickly becoming the central force in empowering voters.
"(ComputerWorld, 2005:1). For example, the success of the
election of former Vermont Governor Howard Dean was mainly
due to the Internet, where online fundraising and lobbying was
used to ensure that people were adequately informed of the
parties' policies.

Hence, due to the power of the Internet, although many would
argue that a person needs a certain level of knowledge and
expertise before they are able to master the Internet and its
search engines effectively, these people also agree that new
software and computer technicians are slowly changing
technological discourse in order to accommodate for people
who may not be as technically inclined. Although it is
generally agreed that the environment of cyberspace and the
purpose of using the Internet is constantly changing to suit
the needs of contemporary society, gaining information about
political parties and their policies still remains a top priority for
Internet users, especially those living in Western society.

Article written by M6.Net Web Hosting.


 
 
About the Author
------------
M6.Net Web Hosting
political forums
liberal politics
email: simi_hogard@yahoo.com


Article Source: http://www.simplysearch4it.com/article/37686.html
 
If you wish to add the above article to your website or newsletters then please include the "Article Source: http://www.simplysearch4it.com/article/37686.html" as shown above and make it hyperlinked.



  
  Recent Articles
West and Its Influence on the Rest
by Wain Roy

Is China the New Superpower?
by Dal Hayer

Gimme Back My Government
by Tom Stabler

Terrorism: The 21st Century's Cancer
by Frederick DiUlus

NEWS-FLASH-January-2007:
by Derryck S. Griffith

Why you can't count on the FCC to control the smut on TV
by Katherine Westphal

A Totalitarian State In The Making?
by Derryck S. Griffith

We need an Independent Party!
by Jim DeSantis

Hidden Power of Papacy: A Well-Kept Secret
by Greg Szymanski

Top World Leaders Working Together To Destroy America
by Greg Szymanski

Journalist Persecuted For Documenting Bush Family Connections to Nazi Regime
by Greg Szymanski

The Democratic Party Is On Probation!
by Derryck S. Griffith

The Leo Wanta Saga, Pt. 35: More Articles and Information Surface About Leo Wanta's Past
by Greg Szymanski

The Leo Wanta Saga, Pt. 32: Average Americans Speak Out About Wanta Trillions
by Greg Szymanski

What Does Accountability Mean?
by Derryck S. Griffith

The Leo Wanta Saga Pt. 1: 'The 27.5 Trillion Dollar Man'; Wanta Is Legal Trustee Of Funds On Behalf Of The American People
by Greg Szymanski

Where Are The Leaders?
by Fred Tutwiler

Do Foreigners Care For The U.S. Economy?
by Steve Dimeck

Can't connect to database