ROLE OF THE MEDIA IN TODAYS SOCIETY PRESENTED BY: * SUNEETHA MUSAH 1630210 * TELVIN TAIWO OMOLUMO 1820210 * SOLOMON AKOTO 2000210 * VOILET BANNERMAN QUAYE 1310210 * SUPERVISOR : Mr Benjamin Zogbator SIGNATURE : RICHARD E.K. AMENYOGBELI 1150210 OBJECTIVES * DEFINITION OF MEDIA. * PURPOSE / ROLE OF THE MEDIA IN TO DAY’S SOCIETY * Media is defined as the communication channels through which entertainment‚ education‚ data or proportional messages are
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Effects of Polio on Society Polio had existed in society for a long time in history‚ although not as big a problem in history as in the 20th century‚ when greater emphasis was put on sanitation and children stopped getting the disease as babies. The effects of this disease on society were great. People feared that tomorrow they or their family members or friends would catch polio. Although polio has been significantly reduced in numbers‚ it still continues to exist in Africa and some parts of
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Negative Effects of Social Media Social media has had made many impacts on society. Any website that allows social interaction is considered a social media site (Schurgin O’Keeffe‚ Clarke-Pearson). Due to the new technology taking over‚ social media has been easier than ever to get a hold of by the applications that have been made for portable devices. Through these devices and applications‚ being socially connected has made it easier to communicate with each other. Unfortunately‚ it all hasn’t
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The Effect of Entertainment on Society In the book‚ Life the Movie: How Entertainment Conquered Reality‚ Neal Gabler wrote that entertainment is harmful to society. He views entertainment as “fun‚ effortless‚ sensational‚ mindless‚ formulaic‚ predictable‚ and subversive.” While some of his points are valid‚ others fall flat because the counterargument is not addressed. Entertainment is not harming society in any way. If anything it is bettering society in ways that might not be possible without
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EFFECTS OF ILLITERACY ON SOCIETY illiteracy is one of the major problems facing society and the educational system. Recent studies show that there is an increasing rate of illiteracy all over the world. A study conducted by Recent studies show that there is an increasing rate of illiteracy all over the world. A study conducted by WSI (World Statistics Institute) shows that over 27% of people are illiterate globally. Another study by the same institute shows that the speed at which the illiteracy
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Effects of Mesmerism on Modern Science and Society The 1700’s was considered the age of enlightenment. What is enlightenment? This question has been inquired about by historians for years. To me‚ enlightenment is the wonder and curiosity one shows to expand their mind. In this period‚ scientists were asking perplex questions and even came up with quality explanations for these questions‚ but some scientists had far fetched ideas that would become a type of pseudoscience. The far-fetched idea that
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Classism and its effects on Society James Bradley Cardinal Stritch University Instructor Kevin Nettesheim Intro to written communication April 17‚ 2013 Abstract Throughout history classism has played an important role in how people are perceived and treated. This goes as far as race‚ gender‚ financial status‚ and social class of individuals. For persons of any classification to prejudge another based on their background is morally and ethically incorrect‚ when God created man‚ he created
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The Effect of Different Music on Society To most people‚ music is seen as a by-product of society‚ but it is also an influence. Humans are influenced by their environment in many ways‚ including creativity. A few examples to show music ’s effect on society include religious music‚ how musicians can affect politics‚ and also different genres and how they can play on your emotions. For years‚ christian music has been played in churches. It may make the listener want to do better and care for others
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Smoking and Its Effect on Society Matthew Naboka Clinton Community College Smoking and Its Effect on Society Many people believe that they are in control of their own lives. They believe that their lives are based upon choices they make as individuals. For me on the other hand it is different. I have given my choice away. Throughout my entire life I have been waiting to attain a feeling of independence and a sense of power over my decisions. However‚ over the past
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The Effect of the Media on Women and Girls Mass media creates unrealistic‚ unhealthy portrayals of female sexuality‚ sexual health‚ and shows unnecessary female sexuality and nudity on an immense level. The average woman is misrepresented in the media; this is unhealthy for many women and girls. Studies show viewing sexually objectifying material contributes to eating disorders‚ low self-esteem‚ depression and body dissatisfaction. In a 1992 study of female students at Stanford University‚ 70%
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