1. Introduction I watch, read and listen to the news, therefore I am. Am I? Am I thinking or just passively absorbing the culture that is being in circulation? These are some of the questions any individual in touch with modern media might ask himself in the 21st century. It is still unclear what are the consequences of a world mediated by an unprecedented amount of information, noise and imagery. Contents that are expanding themselves and being enlarged by the nanosecond. Both by traditional media outlets and more recently by people who consume (and produce) media in the various forms it is offered (especially the digital). Established media organisations embed themselves into contemporary life in such ways that it is very difficult, if …show more content…
The reasons may range from ideological practices, shareholders pressure, government policy, religious context and advertisers influence. (McQuail, p. 85) Firstly seen as a public service outlet, media has become a business, in the broadest sense of the word. “Although the media have grown up in response to the social and cultural needs of individuals and societies, they are largely run as business enterprises.” (McQuail, p.276) And as such, profit orients their practices, speaking louder than principles and ethic guidelines built upon generations of news makers in the field. Consequently, the journalistic code of conduct loses value and significance and becomes prone to monetary pressure. However, the biggest risk is having decades (sometimes centuries) of credibility being at stake, and in a worst case scenario, the news organisations’ very existence. Three years ago, the british tabloid ‘News of the World’ closed its doors after 168 years of activity, following a scandal involving phone hacking of celebrities and …show more content…
These include pressures and demands from outside the boundaries of the organisation, the requirements of routine ‘mass production’ of news and culture, and the personal and professional tendencies of the ‘mass communicators’.” (McQuail, p.23, 2010) One perspective is to compare and look into the division of work inside (and outside) a media organisation with the target of getting a better understanding by what set of rules and norms they operate in order to achieve determined goals shared by the company’s vision. For example: exposing how media procedures and settings of news broadcast become ritualised when covering particular stories. With the internet at its current state, accessible to two thirds of the worlds entire population, there is no room for mistakes, unless deliberately perpetrated. Biased news coverage is common practice, because “most organisations have mixed goals, and rarely are they all openly stated. Mass media are no exception, and they may even be particularly ambiguous in this respect.” (McQuail, p.401, 2010) Ambiguity that, in a sense, helps news organisations disguise how much influence the chains of command have over reporters. This profoundly affects the democratic political process, since accountability may be disregarded in the name of press freedom, thus creating an intricate paradox within a concept that is seen as paramount to a
The movies highlight the importance of seeking out credible news sources, supporting a free press, and demanding ethical reporting practices. Additionally, the movies illustrate the risks and challenges that come with reporting on sensitive topics. By understanding and supporting these principles, citizens can play a crucial role in ensuring the accountability and transparency of those in power. However, there are also ethical challenges that journalists must navigate, and it is important for them to prioritize safety and ethical reporting practices. Finally, the movies underscore the need for collaboration and support among journalists and their colleagues to uphold ethical reporting practices and ensure the safety and accuracy of their
In a culture that increased in greed and a world of instant gratification media has and will continue to become skewed and not beneficial for the whole of
For example, 9/11 was a time of fear for our nation. As the news was flooded with headlines exclaiming “act of war”, “its war”, and “America’s darkest day” Americans let the news get to them. Journalism changed forever as its coverage became tied to emotions and political views. The question that stood is whether new companies were covering the news or just making news. Even though news companies are proven to be protected hence seen in New York times v the U.S. they do cause panic to many, as they use headlines to grasp the attention of viewers, a principle that has become more important than the actual coverage of a story.
Technology and the Internet are increasingly becoming the primary way for society to obtain news, which in itself is positive. More individuals have access to information regarding the entire world, but with this increase in accessibility and the variety of news providers, there is more room for bias information. “The biases the media has are bigger than conservative or liberal. They’re about getting ratings, about making money, about stories that are easy to cover.” This quote made by Al Franken may seem clichéd, but it has a lot of truth and meaning rooted deep in it.
One hundred years ago nobody heard about the news or current events from Facebook or the newest tweet. Until fairly recently the most up to date news had to be heard through the grapevine or read in a newspaper. Since the creation of the internet and the mass media that comes with it, information can now be spread all the way across the world in the time it takes to hit the enter button on a computer or phone and upload it to the internet. Some people think that this is a bad thing because so many things that are uploaded can be either false information or simply information that is misleading and could teach individuals the wrong thing. However, if mass media is used in the right way it can be beneficial to the accessibility of valuable information,
Public trust in the media has been declining continuously over the past five years. In a Gallup study, it was reported that, “Americans' trust and confidence in the mass media "to report the news fully, accurately and fairly" has dropped to its lowest level in Gallup polling history, with 32% saying they have a great deal or fair amount of trust in the media” (Swift). This type of mistrust is because of the bias in the new forms of media today. Bias may have been easier to keep in check when there were fewer news sources. However, with the ease of access to the internet and the rise of citizen journalists and fake news sites, the public is finding more and more stories they most see shared are false.
Introduction In our current society, the media is a very powerful medium which cultivates the way the society thinks and behaves. At this stage of the political economy, the intellectual mode of production is largely made through the media industry. Aspects such as Hollywood, television and movies, they frame and direct our thinkings and values towards the direction as they desire.
In The views of The Birmingham School, media culture induces individuals to conform to the established organization of society but it also lends resources that can empower individual against that society. (Kellner, D (1995)) In conclusion, calling attention to mass media, cultural studies relates to how the audience can decode the messages put forward by the media. More specifically in relation to their individual socio and economic background. This in turn can lead to the rejection of the dominant ideology.
A media source which ignores or censors important issues and events severely damages freedom of information. Many modern tabloids, twenty four hour news channels and other mainstream media sources have increasingly been criticized for not conforming to general standards of journalistic integrity. In nations described as authoritarian by most international think-tanks and NGOs media ownership is generally something very close to the complete state control over information in direct or indirect ways. Undesirable consequences which occur due to media imperialism are: • Commercially driven ultra-powerful mass market media is primarily loyal to sponsors i.e. advertisers and government rather than to the public interest.
According to Baran (2012) mass communication can be defined as “the process of creating shared meaning between the mass media and their audiences.” This essay aims to discuss the degree to which we are shaped by our interaction with the media. In order to achieve the aforementioned aim of this essay I will focus on the following: limited-effects theory, two-step flow theory, attitude change theory and agenda setting. The limited effects theory sets out that media influence is based on individual and social characteristics.
Is It True? Living in a Fake News World “But I 'm ravenous for news, any kind of news; even if it 's false news, it must mean something” (Atwood, 1985). In this digital day and age, people have access to information and news at any time. People give their attention to a headline, an article, or a link just because they are posted on the internet.
November, 2015 Social media and its vague credibility Thesis Statement: Social media is not a reliable source of news because of its vulnerability to fake information, lack of validation, and the journalists’ inclusion of biases. Nowadays, people would not do something the traditional way, most especially, if there is a shortcut, less energy-requiring. The ever-busy world, which continuously develops, created people who lack patience, who are always up for instants—instants such as instant updates. They are always eager to know what has just happened or what is currently happening.
Media are platforms of mass communication that can be categorized as either new of traditional media, with new media being forms of communication that make use of technologies such as the Internet, and traditional media being more conventional forms of media such as newspapers. Media, primarily new media, is getting more popular and influential, especially in today’s day and age since we are exposed to it a lot more than in the past and also since media is more easily accessible now. The media can shape our behaviours, perceptions and opinions, and it is important to know how people are influenced and impacted by it. The media can influence someone’s perception of social reality, or perceptions of beauty or even influence people’s behaviours and habits and therefore, the media does shape who we are. One way that the media can shape who we are is by influencing our perception of social reality.
Fifth, they persuade us to buy certain items or accept certain ideas, and sixth, they entertain us. The number of hours we spend consuming the media is mind-boggling. This amount is ever increasing. For better or worse, we are inextricably linked to the media. We are now living a media culture and its influence is becoming very pervasive (Mohd Hamdan Adnan 2003)
Over the years, technologies have been gradually advancing and have played an important role in today’s fast growing societies. It has become a major factor in the society as people are depending on it to accomplish specific tasks. For example, schools are using these technologies as an alternative way of teaching students. Business industries are using it to increase business efficiencies. Among all of the technologies, the one that has the most important aspect in people’s lives is the mass media. In general, the mass media simply means medium that gives out information.