The information revolution has changed the ways of mass communication and had some negative and positive effects on individuals’ lives as well as on society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?To what extent do you agree or disagree?
As per a common perception, the contemporary introductions in the realm of mass communication have had a profound influence on citizens and societies both, positive and negative.I partially concur with this notion and shall elucidate my inclination in the following paragraphs
Undeniably, various tools of disseminating information: television, radio and more recently internet-driven social media, have made it possible for people to know about their desired subjects more accurately and widely, and make well-informed decisions. For instance, students attempting to join overseas education can now derive details about colleges and courses through television and sites, like twitter, and compare the best available options.
Moreover, the corrupting influence of this modern tool is another factor that forces many to suggest the deepening consequences on individual and social psyche. Several lobbies illustrate the distortion in behavior of umpteen youngsters caused by violence-laden content, in the form of movies, programs and other activities such as violent sports such as WWE. There has been an exponential rise in juvenile crime in various parts of the world and the primary culprit has been the glamorous depiction of unlawful activities in films and soap operas.
Nevertheless, some doubt the validity of this claim and assert that humans have always relied on their social networks, for they enjoy a mutual trust, and are aware of the commercial compulsions of media houses; thus they are rarely swayed by what is being propagated by audio and visual media.To corroborate, ones buying automobiles, or electronic goods consult their peers and loved ones, instead of media to make purchase decisions.
Overall, it can be said that the mass communication methods exert influence only to a limited extent, but when it comes to deciding about certain critical areas, people remain unaffected by the media opinions.
