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Author
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MATEJA REK AND EVA MURKO
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Year
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2024
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Publisher
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sciendo
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Abstract
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Media literacy is of fundamental importance for democracy, as it enables
individuals to better navigate the complexity of digital media, critically evaluate media
content and assess the trustworthiness of media representations. By promoting media
literacy, societies can counter disinformation, misinformation, oversimplifications and
manipulative practices in public discourse, thereby safeguarding principles of informed
citizens’ engagement. Structural position of the individual in the socio‑economic envi‑
ronment affects their media literacy. As individuals navigate their behaviour, they often
draw upon social norms, roles and expectations as reference points for what is consid‑
ered appropriate conduct. Thus, while individuals exercise agency in their behaviour,
their choices contribute to the maintenance and reinforcement of the social structure.
In this article, we examine the relationship between socio‑economic factors and media
literacy, with a particular focus on how an individual’s socio‑economic standing influ‑
ences their ability to critically analyse and evaluate media content. We emphasise
that the socio‑economic context not only impacts media literacy but also shapes social
behaviour in ways that reinforces existing socio‑economic boundaries
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Language
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English