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Process of Identifying a Trend (Brannon, 2000) Zeitgeist 1. Fringe Stage – When a It is a German term which is product gets introduced to the defined...

Process of Identifying a Trend (Brannon, 2000) Zeitgeist 1. Fringe Stage – When a It is a German term which is product gets introduced to the defined as “Time-spirit”, or market “spirit of age” 2. Trendy – public awareness of In context, it is the prevailing the trend grows and cultural, intellectual, ethical, perceptibility from the market and political climate or mood of increases a particular age of history. 3. Mainstream – “conservative It also captures what the consumers” join the trend. collective consciousness and shared values of attitudes of given era TNCT: Defining Democracy Identifying Trends Democracy comes from the Greek words Demos (People) 1. Popular social media such as + (Kratos) twitter, hashtags, encourage ‘popular culture’ to prosper. 2. Technically, a TREND is a What is Democracy for? directed movement or When decisions are made for a behavior. It is a movement whole group of people, all of geared towards a certain them have a right to partake in direction. the deliberations that will 3. It implies change, which can be influence the outcome. positive or negative. Collective decision making What are the disadvantages of Trends Versus Fads “collective decision making?” Trends Fads “Democracy is only as good as the education that surrounds it.” – Socrates Trends are much more Fad is something long lasting and caters people are interested *Collective Decisions are subject to to many different in for a relatively Disagreement industries shorter period of time Ex. Online Classes, Ex. Fidget Spinners, How do we Practice Democracy? Healthcare Trends, Pokemon Go, 1. Elections, are the means by Pandemic Measure Lato-Lato which public officials that elicits majority of votes. 2. The Electoral system also *Both TRENDS and FADS are results of equalizes the opportunities for reactions. This means that there are citizens to run for public causes for emergence of TRENDS and choosing of who can run does FADS. not discriminate between those who have the resources or not  3. The same electoral system Commission on Human defines the laws governing which offices are elective. Rights (CHR) For an Election to be faithful, it needs to follow the following requirements. 1. Citizens have the right to choose from running candidates 2. Voting is done in secret The Commission on Human Rights 3. Democratic Elections allow office is the Constitutional Office of the citizens to monitor the electoral Philippines which has all rights and power process, from the actual voting to investigate all forms of human rights to the counting of votes involving civil and political rights in the 4. The state’s constitution must Philippines. also provide for procedures that warrant the removal of an elective official Elements of Modern Democracy 5. Results of the Elections are considered and executory. 1. Rule of Law Heart of any democratic government Ensures the protection of rights Rule of Law: Regard for and freedom Human Rights and “No one is above the law” Other elements of Modern Fundamental Freedoms Democracy are derived from this Human rights and fundamental freedoms are entitlements 2. Suffrage inherent to all human beings Derived from civil and political have inalienable, inviolable rights rights, as well as fundamental Indicates that citizens within the freedoms, recognized legal age have the right Human rights and freedoms to vote are the very foundation of democracy 3. Separation of Powers Executive Power - Implementation of Laws Legislative Power – Creation of Laws Judiciary Power – Interpretation of Laws 4. Basic Rights and Freedom Civil Rights – right to own property According to the World Youth and enjoy the privileges accorded Report, there is a notion of to a citizen global divide: Political Rights – right to run for elective office and right to suffrage 1. Developed and Human Rights – right to life, to be developing countries secure in one’s person, and to live Difference of existing freely ICT infrastructure 5. Freedom of Speech 2. Unequal opportunities for Information is crucial to formulate ICT use within countries well-informed opinions Brought by factors such Ensures the ability to voice out as socio-economic status, education, 6. Pluralism residence, etc. Individuals are entitled to diverse beliefs and opinions 3. Level of participation in Recognize the presence of democracy different religions, political groups, Policy of the and associations within the State government and level of e-government intervention ICT and Mass Media Information and Communication Technology Tools and processes to access, retrieve, produce, present, and exchange information by electronic and other automated means (e.g. hardware, software, telecommunications) The Digital Divide Discrepancy in people’s access and skill related to ICT Caused by geographical location, economy, income, age, education, race, and government support among others