TY - JOUR AU - Kurtishi, Agron AU - Avdiu, Avni PY - 2018/12/10 Y2 - 2024/03/28 TI - MEDIA’S ROLE IN MACEDONIA IN THE PROCESS OF TRANSFORMATION AND DEMOCRATIZATION JF - KNOWLEDGE - International Journal JA - kij VL - 28 IS - 6 SE - Articles DO - 10.35120/kij28062137A UR - https://ikm.mk/ojs/index.php/kij/article/view/2832 SP - 2137 - 2142 AB - <p>This paper deals with the role of media in transitioning from a monist system to a pluralistic system with particular attention to the democratization of the country, the system and the society, and the role and function of the media in overcoming the transition challenges which undergo through the democratization process state, institutions, society and ultimately media itself. This paper also, tends to address the multicultural discourse in Macedonia as a separate policy challenge, but nevertheless as an inseparable part of their media and broadcasts. Since media can be counted as cultural objects, they also direct the biggest changes in society such as identity, the world of living and working. Media are a very important part of democratic values in a civil society. Their multicultural role and media correlation with the public should not be underestimated. Multicultural societies are recognized by interethnic cooperation, tolerance, compromise and inter-ethnic consensus. While the media in Macedonia are used by the ruling party as an instrument of control, which in turn makes it quite difficult concrete to undertake steps than can improve their development. Attaining independence, both content and financial, professionalism, social responsibility, freedom of expression and information which are the keys to democratic values and free media.</p> ER -