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The mass media, including TV, radio, and newspapers have a great influence in shaping people’s ideas. To what extent do you agree or disagree. Give reasons for your answer.
In the present age, the debate over the influence of mass media such as television, radio and newspapers have sparked a great deal of controversy among the older and the younger generations. In spite of some beliefs that the advancing media has caused a negative impact on shaping people’s ideas, many are of the opinion that it does have its advantages.
A convincing argument in favour of the mass media of today is that it allows people across the globe to communicate swiftly. Newspapers and television have formed to be the best source of transporting information around the world, which in effect furnish people with current affairs. In addition, documentary programmes on televisions convey a wide range of information that can positively shape a person’s ideas and beliefs. What is more, with the ever growing health issues in the society today such as heart problems, obesity and blood pressure people are shifting towards nutrition and with the aid of newspaper articles and television programmes people have begun to live in good health. Similarly, the mass media assist the society to be further conscious of diseases and illnesses through various television programmes, advertisements and newspaper articles.
On the other hand, a common point supporting the argument of the negative impacts of mass media is the exposure of today’s generation towards scenes on television or newspaper articles. Acts of crime and violence are easily grasped by people who in turn attempt to imitate them due to the fact that simply by watching or reading the scenario has shaped that person’s perception. Furthermore, people have begun impersonating movie stars and singers through media to the extent that even dressing up as a gangster is widespread. Moreover, songs on the radio that give out a negative impact on a person has increased considerably where certain words have become quite common in their vocabulary.
In conclusion, considering the above facts it would be fair to claim that the mass media has caused a substantial influence on the views and perceptions of people today. Even though its negative impacts are much the same as its advantages, if we further analyse this we can concede that the mass media has proved to be vastly valuable.
In the present age, the debate over the influence of mass media such as television, radio and newspapers have sparked a great deal of controversy among the older and the younger generations. In spite of some beliefs that the advancing media has caused a negative impact on shaping people’s ideas, many are of the opinion that it does have its advantages.
A convincing argument in favour of the mass media of today is that it allows people across the globe to communicate swiftly. Newspapers and television have formed to be the best source of transporting information around the world, which in effect furnish people with current affairs. In addition, documentary programmes on televisions convey a wide range of information that can positively shape a person’s ideas and beliefs. What is more, with the ever growing health issues in the society today such as heart problems, obesity and blood pressure people are shifting towards nutrition and with the aid of newspaper articles and television programmes people have begun to live in good health. Similarly, the mass media assist the society to be further conscious of diseases and illnesses through various television programmes, advertisements and newspaper articles.
On the other hand, a common point supporting the argument of the negative impacts of mass media is the exposure of today’s generation towards scenes on television or newspaper articles. Acts of crime and violence are easily grasped by people who in turn attempt to imitate them due to the fact that simply by watching or reading the scenario has shaped that person’s perception. Furthermore, people have begun impersonating movie stars and singers through media to the extent that even dressing up as a gangster is widespread. Moreover, songs on the radio that give out a negative impact on a person has increased considerably where certain words have become quite common in their vocabulary.
In conclusion, considering the above facts it would be fair to claim that the mass media has caused a substantial influence on the views and perceptions of people today. Even though its negative impacts are much the same as its advantages, if we further analyse this we can concede that the mass media has proved to be vastly valuable.