EVOLUTION OF MEDIA; A SURVEY

Abstract

Over the years the media has evolved based on the way it influences their audiences through dimensions through which content is created, information distribution, and access. Internet access has also become a major factor that contributes to information access. In the 21^st century, information access has become appreciated as a human right as it consistently and continuously becomes indispensable as a tool for information dissemination across societies and advocates for human rights such as freedoms of expression and speech. The United Nations office on the Promotion and Protection of Rights and Opinion of Expression indicates that human rights regulations are applicable to new communication technologies such as the internet, in consonance to article 19 of the International Convention on Civil and Political Rights.