Meaning of Democracy Around the World: A Thematic and Structural Analysis of Videos Defining Democracy

This study examines thematic and structural features of 120 short films submitted to a worldwide video competition encouraging global dialogue on democracy. Each video is analyzed to identify prominent themes of democracy, such as equal participation and diversity, along with audio and visual struct...

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Published in:Visual communication quarterly 2012-04, Vol.19 (2), p.94-107
Main Authors: Seo, Hyunjin, Kinsey, Dennis F.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Audiovisual communications
Democracy
Geopolitics
Motion pictures
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Summary:This study examines thematic and structural features of 120 short films submitted to a worldwide video competition encouraging global dialogue on democracy. Each video is analyzed to identify prominent themes of democracy, such as equal participation and diversity, along with audio and visual structural elements. Authors investigate whether and how thematic and structural aspects of videos differ depending upon the geographical region and political system of the country from which each video is submitted. Implications of the findings are discussed in the context of procedural and substantive democracy.
ISSN:1555-1393
1555-1407
DOI:10.1080/15551393.2012.682890