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Two social changes have affected both politics & the "new" media -- the emergence of citizenship as an agenda, & the development of communications technology that has altered the relationship between citizens & the power elite. The new mass communication has also affected the manner in which the public views citizenship, the way citizenship is taught, & democracy itself. Studies have proven that the civic value of the new media is inconclusive. It is also obvious that usage of the Internet format for political discussion has not yet improved citizen participation or representation. Finally, it must be noted that in order for political participation to be democratic it must be equal. Until all members of society have equal access to technology, this technology will not facilitate democracy. 39 References. K. A. Larsen