Media Does Harm to the Society
Media does harm to the society
The media was originated to represent the oppressed, but it is now oppressing our mindsets. It claims that we have the right, we possess the power and yet it feeds us on blatant lies and heinous deeds.
Media is looked upon as the building block of a nation, whose role is to inform, educate and entertain. Media may appear to be a panacea for all ills in society but if you look a little deeper yow will realize that things are not as good as you think.
Well, media has always been able to create a nationwide frenzy about every issue, big or small, important or absurd. You return home after a tedious day, switch on your TV and you find a news reporter instilling fear and negativity. Far from producing rest and recreation the TV programme more often than not gives you insomnia by creating hatred, intolerance and suspicion.
Media often tries to influence the viewers in the direction it wants, be it by aggressive remarks on talk shows or by a judgemental viewpoint. Arnab Goswami, a well known anchor is a pioneer here. His interviews with the Pakistani journalists, generals and ministers gave the impression that he is a person who frames Indian foreign policy.
The media trial claims to deliver justice, but why does it become biased when a celebrity is involved? Take the recent case of Sanjay Dutt. He received much sympathy from the media just because he is a celebrity. What about hundreds of others who are no less human and may be innocent?
Journalists are known to dehumanize the face of media. After a tragedy the family members are asked, “How do you feel? What was your reaction when you received the news of the death of your loved one?” This really hurts the sentiments of the people. The paparazzi were responsible for hounding Princess Diana to death. It is no secret that many media houses enjoy the patronage and monetary benefits of politicians and influential political parties. As a result they tend to favour their benefactors.
The media was originated to represent the oppressed, but it is now oppressing our mindsets. It claims that we have the right, we possess the power and yet it feeds us on blatant lies and heinous deeds.
Media is looked upon as the building block of a nation, whose role is to inform, educate and entertain. Media may appear to be a panacea for all ills in society but if you look a little deeper yow will realize that things are not as good as you think.
Well, media has always been able to create a nationwide frenzy about every issue, big or small, important or absurd. You return home after a tedious day, switch on your TV and you find a news reporter instilling fear and negativity. Far from producing rest and recreation the TV programme more often than not gives you insomnia by creating hatred, intolerance and suspicion.
Media often tries to influence the viewers in the direction it wants, be it by aggressive remarks on talk shows or by a judgemental viewpoint. Arnab Goswami, a well known anchor is a pioneer here. His interviews with the Pakistani journalists, generals and ministers gave the impression that he is a person who frames Indian foreign policy.
The media trial claims to deliver justice, but why does it become biased when a celebrity is involved? Take the recent case of Sanjay Dutt. He received much sympathy from the media just because he is a celebrity. What about hundreds of others who are no less human and may be innocent?
Journalists are known to dehumanize the face of media. After a tragedy the family members are asked, “How do you feel? What was your reaction when you received the news of the death of your loved one?” This really hurts the sentiments of the people. The paparazzi were responsible for hounding Princess Diana to death. It is no secret that many media houses enjoy the patronage and monetary benefits of politicians and influential political parties. As a result they tend to favour their benefactors.