Assess how the media is supposed to exercise its roles and responsibilities in reporting on human rights violation in democracy

In a democracy, the main function of the media is to inform the people about everything that is of public interest, and to keep an eye on the branches of government: the president, the congress, and the judiciary.

Human rights violations are either caused by the government, or by other citizens (for example, a gang or a mafia cartel). In both cases, the media has the responsability to cast light on the cases, to inform them to the citizens, and to denounce them. This action is of great importance for democracy, because when human rights are violated, democracy is either in danger, or disappearing.

the opening scene of "sweat" exposes the great emotional charge of the story. it shows the violence and abuse that dyes the marriage between delia jones and skyes.

skyes decides to terrorize his wife by pulling a bull whip (which resembles a snake), knowing that she is terrified of those animals. skyes laughs cruelly at her and kicks the laundry with which delia has been working hard, telling her to get rid of it. skyes also comments on her religious manners, telling his wife how ridiculous they are. delia reacts by threatening skyes with her frying pan, generating even more conflict