Mass Media - a Necessary Evil

Mass Media - a Necessary Evil

What is it?The variety of means and technics in wich we as a mass are informed and/or influenced. Including:TelevisionRadioInternetPressMeans of mass comunications

Why Necessary?It provides us with a view of the world outside, in our cozy homes.Global exchange of information and knowledge.Increases an overall awareness of the masses.Helps us know about the day-to-day events in the world.Increases the social awareness in people.Speedy spread of news.

Why Evil?Can change the attitudes and beliefs of the common man.The persuasive nature of the media content.Influences the youth through advertisment of a need to bee cool.Obesity is on the rise for kids who plant themselves in front of the TV, PS, X-box etc.The media can influence one to do things that aren't moral(violence, drugs, alcohol).In Romania more than 60% of media content is monden(scandals, celebrities showing off).It can influence ones political views.

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