effects of media sensationalism
Effects of Media Sensationalism
For the common citizen media is known as a voice through which he/she can discuss their issues with the government. But past few years the voice of common people has changed and we are left wondering why is the voice not reflecting our issues. Let's delve into the effects of media on our society.
- It has, in fact, snatched interest from the readers and has caused degradation of values in our society.
- Sensationalism is so deeply embedded with all the channels that the distinction between accurate and inaccurate news has completely vanished.
- The public are now so used to the distorted picture that they don't know which information is true.
- As if this is not enough, even the celebrities are not spared from this evil reporting. News about their break-ups, relationships, anger problems or be it any private matter is instantly shown and splashed in all the channels of communication.
- The vicious circle doesn't end here. After celebrities, it's news about the financial world, governmental policies and plight of the common man pictured as an amusement story.
- Right now sensationalism is compared with show business as it includes aspects of theatrical drama.
- The reporting is merely done to up their sales and grab the attention.
- By using this type of journalism, the public in general has limited their viewing time or reading time.
- The rationale behind this concept is not working at present, as the public is now used to taking things lightly.
- The effects of sensationalism corrode the awareness level, contemplate the critical issues and present it in a immature and unrealistic way.