What impact does the media have on society?

Answer 1

The media has a significant impact on society by shaping public opinion, influencing cultural norms, and framing political discussions. It helps people stay informed, promotes diversity of perspectives, but can also contribute to biases and misinformation if not handled responsibly.

Answer 2

I don't personally believe that the media can be trusted. Look at Conrad Black for example. I don't know how many newspapers this guy runs but you can bet your bippy they don't run anything in their newspapers that he doesn't want run. The media today is like a bunch of sharks, always looking for that big story such as the Clinton affair. American's have an image of squeeky clean politicians when in fact when you have reached a certain level in Politics it's impossible to have attained that position without greasing a few hands, or looking the other way in order to achive the goals of being fpr example, a House Leader or being the President of the United States. We Canadians couldn't care less if one of our Politicans has an affair, smoked some dope when he or she was in Colledge. It's what they can do for us now that counts, not what they did in the past. In Canada we often hear the American news accounts of this politician or that one and who is to say that what they print isn't damming in some way. I'd be very surprised if any news media in the USA could be trusted 100%

Answer 3

AS EVERY COIN HAS TWO SIDE THATS WHY MEDIA HAS BOTH ADVANTAGE AND DISADVANTAGE.THE FAIR PART IS IT MAKES THE BIG UNKNOWN WORLD TOO SMALL AND THE BAD SIDE OF IT IS THAT TEENS ARE GETTING CRIMNAL DAY BY DAY BY SEEING THE NEWS OF CRIMES WHICH WE HEAR DAY TO DAY...... * The media has a bad effect on everyone, not just teens, the media never represnets anything in truth, it represents events in way that will earn them money, whether or not you are influenced negatively is not important to them.

Answer 4

Yes, the media does have a effect on teenagers which shows in their vocabulary. Not only that but they start to try to copy celebrities and end going on 'fad' diets which generally lead to annorexia and depression. It does often have more an of a effect on teen girls though.

Answer 5

Teenage is a very sensitive phase when they tend to react very emotionally to somethings. like sex, violence , action , romance, etc which are always on top of media, effect most of the teenagers. TV & internet being the high rated medias through which they gain access to such nonsense stuffs, kids have to be taught that a imaginary world is always depicted there................
It depends what they are listening to. Now, teenagers prefer K$sha, or Lil Wayne, and other popular artists amung the teenage community.
It could, but friends and family influence it too, so if you need a answer, it would be yes, cos, depressing music, makes you sad, and cry.. screamo, makes you angry, well i do anyways... pop makes me feel unstopable so i dunno..

Answer 6

The Role of the mass media YOUTHS LIFE

1. Provision of entertainment: The media can serve as a source of entertainment to the general public. The radio and Television offer many programs that make people happy. This can be film show or music.

2. Provision of education: The mass media performs an important function by giving knowledge to the individual. Many issues are discussed and taught on the radio and TV that equips a person to work.

3. Provision of information: The media provide very useful information to the general public. Information on governance and politics, education, health and sanitation can be obtained from the media.

4. Transmission of cultural values: Through lessons taught on the media, an individual can learns a lot about their culture. This ensures that the way of life of the people always exists. Some radio stations have special programs that teach the culture of the people.

5. Provision of skills: The media teaches many skills to the general public. Skills like cooking, designing, reading and other vocational activities may be learnt from the TV and radio.

6. Character formation; The media such as the radio helps a lot in character formation. There are some programs that teach the citizens

on how to be good and responsible.

BY: CHARLES OHENE-AMOH(Ghana)

Answer 7

• Media affects our society in several ways and controls the direction of society. Television is a source of media that has a strong effect on society today. It is important to look at the influence of television because
• an average American who subscribes to cable TV watches over 8 hours of TV a day. (Harris, 22) There are both positive and negative impacts media has on society.

Answer 8

People put rude images of themselves on the internet and once people look like that more anbd more people will try to look the same.