The gradual development of technology at
first introduced us to the internet and then social media networks. Social networks have shown that while they were used for socializing and
entertainment purposes, as they first appeared, it can be used in different
subjects, especially in politics anymore. When compared to traditional mass media, it is obvious that social media
has positive and negative aspects. The
most positive aspect that can be said here is that it can gather large masses
in a short time. Benefitting from the advantages of
the Internet, social media provides people with unlimited freedom. Of course, such a limitless freedom can sometimes be limited by
censorship.
As individuals have various applications in social
media networks, their self-confidence starts to rise to a high level. Because this area provides an environment to prove themselves.
The use of social media by many people
including politicians can no longer lead to the elimination of traditional
media.
Politicians demanding to reach young audiences and
ensure their confidence makes both sides to become closer to using social
media.
The use of internet and social media in every branch
of politics is attractive in terms of the opportunities it offers and increases
its attractiveness day by day. It can be said that to
reach hundreds or even thousands of people by means of a single message to make
propaganda, for politicians it is a unique place where time and space is not
limited.
The same condition is true for the other group, which itself has the right to speak on social networks, to make
comments, and to get ideas about the politicians as voters who will vote for
them, increases the use of social media.
The gradual development of technology at
first introduced us to the internet and then social media networks. Social networks have shown that while they were used for socializing and
entertainment purposes, as they first appeared, it can be used in different
subjects, especially in politics anymore. When compared to traditional mass media, it is obvious that social media
has positive and negative aspects. The
most positive aspect that can be said here is that it can gather large masses
in a short time. Benefitting from the advantages of
the Internet, social media provides people with unlimited freedom. Of course, such a limitless freedom can sometimes be limited by
censorship.
As individuals have various applications in social
media networks, their self-confidence starts to rise to a high level. Because this area provides an environment to prove themselves.
The use of social media by many people
including politicians can no longer lead to the elimination of traditional
media.
Politicians demanding to reach young audiences and
ensure their confidence makes both sides to become closer to using social
media.
The use of internet and social media in every branch
of politics is attractive in terms of the opportunities it offers and increases
its attractiveness day by day. It can be said that to
reach hundreds or even thousands of people by means of a single message to make
propaganda, for politicians it is a unique place where time and space is not
limited.
The same condition is true for the other group, which itself has the right to speak on social networks, to make
comments, and to get ideas about the politicians as voters who will vote for
them, increases the use of social media.
Primary Language | English |
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Subjects | Sociology |
Journal Section | ARTICLE |
Authors | |
Publication Date | March 25, 2019 |
Submission Date | February 7, 2019 |
Published in Issue | Year 2019 Volume: 9 Issue: 1 |
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