Question 4GS2GS2
In recent years, use of social media and digital mobilisation by civil society has emerged as a powerful form of pressure politics. Examine its impact on policymaking and democratic accountability. (Answer in 150 words)
Main Body
With over 500 million active social media users, pressure groups have realised and are utilising the potential of digital mobilisation.
Powerful form of pressure politics:
1Shape public opinion through targeted campaigns
(a) Ads during election
2Enjoyment of youth on twitter (X) on inform through meme culture
3Highlight their cause through symbol petitions, influencer engagement, etc.
4Use of AI & deep fakes to create content
5Contact public representatives
6Bureaucrats online for lobbying.
Impact on policy making & democratic accountability:
Greater reach thus allows wider stakeholder consultation
Highlight policy lounge through audio-video forms
Questioning inaction through digital shares
Wider public trusting of digital conduct
Challenges:
Possibility of manipulation through deepfakes
Challenge of balancing privacy & security
Anonymous troll attacks
Vikram mign targeted
Thus, use must realise that digital media is a double-edged sword thus must be used responsibly.
— Harsh Nehara · AIR 74
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Conclusion
Impact on policy making & democratic accountability:
- Greater reach thus allows wider stakeholder consultation
- Highlight policy lounge through audio-video forms
- Questioning inaction through digital shares
- Wider public trusting of digital conduct
Thus, use must realise that digital media is a double-edged sword thus must be used responsibly.
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Topper
Harsh Nehara
AIR 74
Subject & Paper
GS2GS2
Topic
Development Processes - Role of NGOs, SHGs, Donors, and other Stakeholders
Civil Society Organizations
Digital Mobilisation and Pressure Politics
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