Question 4Answer in 150 wordsGS2GS2
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.
Introduction
Social media and digital mobilisation has emerged as tool for participatory governance as well as tool for collective mobilization to influence policies [#Me too, Farmer protest].
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Main Body
Impact of social media and digital mobilisation on policy making and democratic accountability Policy Making: Positive: 1) Participatory policy makingDirect communication with law makers 2) Social Media as a societal MirrorHighlights needs Negative: 1) Undue influence of affluent section 2) Threat/ manipulation Form laws. 3) Data based governanceCGOA Media polls for understanding sentiments 4) Citizen centric policy Democratic Accountability Positive: 1) Vote to unheard communities such as Tribals, Trans genders 2) Easy mobilization and participatory governance 3) Transparency through regular data sharing Negative: 1) Threat of manipulation by political parties 2) Surveillance of civil society groups Raises Issues 3) Digital DivideUrban (Rural, Men, Women)
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Topper
Jayant Garg
AIR 642024
Subject & Paper
GS2GS2
Topic
Development Processes - Role of NGOs, SHGs, Donors, and other Stakeholders
Civil Society Organizations
Social Media and Digital Mobilization
Writing Stats
138
Total words
1
Paragraphs
analytical
Tone