Digital Democracy: Social media and Political Participation : Solved CSS Essay

Outline

1. Introduction

2. What is digital democracy: its scope and extent?

3. Historical backdrop of the digital democracy

4. Current developments of democracy owing to the furtherance of social media

5. To what extent is it true digitalization of democracy has enhanced political participation in the wake of technological advancement.

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5.1 Yes, it is true; the following arguments prove digitalization of democracy has augmented and bolstered political participation.

a. Ease in election campaigning through the medium of social media

b. The influential role of digital democracy in perception building of citizens

c. Social media made people aware of democratic rights

d. The instrumental role of digital democracy in shaping public opinion

, e. Technological advancement bolstered the roots of democracy

f. Digital democracy aided in the ouster of authoritarian regimes

6. What are the hurdles that preclude the political participation of the public on the platform of social media?

a. Illiteracy inhibits public participation in the political process.

b. Rapid dissemination of fake information on social media.

c. Rampant polarization endangers political participation.

7. What would impact the digitalization of democracy on political participation?

a. Ensures transparency

b. Promotes the culture of accountability

c. Impartial role of media

d. Increased women's participation in politics

, e. Protection of human rights

f. Freedom of expression

 

8. Steps were already taken

a. The Digital Pakistan Policy (2021)

b. The Pakistan Citizen Portal

c. Electronic Voting Machine

 

9. Recommendations   

a. At the National level

 b. At the transnational level

 

10. Conclusion