The main way they have an effect on public policy, they supply evidence to the legislators/ the political parties. 2. How do you think the media influences the decisions of citizens and government officials? - I think the media influences affect is by the agenda setting for them. Meaning that this connects to the quantity and the kind of news coverage on the main topic of issues being presented.
Popular music has constantly been seen as a vital social impact in various ways. The relationship between popular music and politics is connected along two different dimensions. In the widest sense the first If we stick with the definition that popular music has wide appeal and mass distribution, then the history really begins with the publication of sheet music — this makes pop music another media form that owes its origins to Gutenberg's printing press. Printed sheet music allowed individuals who were not the original composer of a song (or a musician lucky enough to be given a hand-copied version of the original score) to take away the music, and perform it to the audience of their choice. Songs could cross from city to city, country to country, enjoyed and played by large numbers of people at the same time.
Specifically, one will read of how music is a powerful tool of rhetoric that has been used as protest, as a means of raising awareness and of uniting a group of people. Music is persuasive through the use of ethos, pathos and logos and the research involved clearly outlines just how this is done. When any intelligent person is asked about systems of communication or mass media, a few staple mediums come to mind; television, magazines, newspapers, radio. But what do these mediums actually do? In simplest of terms, these mediums provide us with information.
Depending on the resources at their disposal and the power and influence they are able to wield there are varying degrees constraints encountered by political actors as well as promising opportunities to assert authority1. The post-Cold War dynamic has paved the way for a diverse array of politically activated groups, which have broken away from the tradition political units, such as the nation state, and created a new idea of what constitutes a ‘political actor’ 2. Therefore the term ‘political actor’ is in need of definition, and specification, in order to clarify what groups can be classed as political actors as well as which groups will be considered in this essay. In general terms political actors can be thought of as individuals or groups of people who react to pressures within a society and drive for change or attempt to prevent change in order to uphold the views of those they represent3. These individuals or groups fall into many categories in the contemporary political arena where decreased transactions costs make communication far quicker and cheaper than ever before and the ease with which people can travel allows the constant exchange of ideas and action.
There are three distinct differences between political culture and political opinion which will be discussed throughout this essay. These include individualistic versus shared values, what influences political culture and political opinion, and what creates such difference in both. Political Culture Political culture is described as certain attitudes and practices by persons who shape political behavior. Political culture includes the beliefs, myths, ideas, our moral judgments and political myths about what makes a society ‘good’ or ‘successful.’ Political Culture is the subset of values and practices that relates to government and politics. Political culture is a reflection of the government, but also incorporates elements of history and tradition that may anticipate the current system.
Especially true where pro and anti- groups coexist, depicting all shades of opinion. Moreove, they fill gaps in the party system, by promoting causes which cut across party lines, esp by promoting moral and local issues, such as abortion, capital punishment, etc. Furthermore, they provide channels of collective influence and power for the public where individual action may be inaffectual and weak. Also, they provide channels of direct participation for the public through Parliament, by going beyond mere indirect participation. They provide channels of communication between the government and the governed, making it convenient for both to represent their views and reach conclusions.
This is why studying the representation of politics in music very important when looking at any nation through a cultural perspective. Music is also important or its ability to evoke emotion and connect people. Music is the ultimate social expression and one need look no further than the music of a particular point in history to gain insight into the climate of the times. Germany is a country with a rich and volatile history, especially when one considers the political activities of Germany throughout World War 1 and World War 2. The political and social climate in Germany during the 20th century was one of growth and conflict.
The Spiritual meaning behind music the dictionary defines Music as "the science or art of combining tones into a composition having structure and continuity: Also as vocal or instrumental sounds having rhythm, melody, or harmony. This is a wonderfully academic definition and is it far from me to question the authority of the dictionary; however this definition describes more the process of producing music than it defines what music actually is. Music is far more than a science it is in fact a creative force a spiritual dimension of life. Music has been a part of the human experience in every culture and society of mankind since time began. From the earliest cultures of man until now music has been used to express a wide range of human emotions from love, joy and celebration to sadness, anger and fear.
It is recognized all over the world, and it has the ability to bring people together in times of joy, tragedy, war, and peace. As someone who understands both the simplicity and the complexity of music, I am very opinionated as to what makes music “good” or in better words, worth listening to. Composers such as Vivaldi, Mozart, and many others helped to define music of their generations. Everyone knew and appreciated the works they composed, and a great number of people still find the time to appreciate it. In the rock and roll era, The Beatles, Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, Jimi Hendrix, and Led Zeppelin started revolutions in their own ways.
Country music tells stories of love, death, heartache, and happiness. So maybe that is why so many people listen to country music. It could also be where we live and in the area of the country that we live in. I think that if I lived in New York or in California I wouldn’t be listening to country music. I would probably be listening to rock or maybe pop music.