¶ … Media and Society
Media can be described as any channel of communication. Its influence could be seen on our daily lives. People have different opinions, but actually no one can ignore its influence on our lives. Today, radio, television, advertisements, books, magazines, newspaper etc., we are surrounded by it everywhere. Every minute, we get some information directly or indirectly (Uni Assignment Centre, 2016)
The most important question is the medium. Since media can both construct or destruct the facts (by selectively manipulation), it is necessary to understand that how properly they are using the medium. Media has its own importance in representing social issues since ancient times till modern era. Hence, to define its role, it is necessary to understand how it is turned and twisted by historians and practitioners. (Uni Assignment Centre, 2016)
Media has mostly been recognised as the medium of creating social and moral panic. Though it does not play an active role in creating the panic, but it is undoubtedly responsible for fuelling the social panic, be it through 9/11 or 26/11, media has always played a pivotal role in instigating this moral panic in people.
II. Counter Argument
Summary of counterclaims
a) Media raises awareness amongst people instead of panic.
b) Media plays a positive role by questioning every public figure and makes them answerable.
Supporting information for counterclaims
a) Now-a-days, when corruption and crime are dwelling at every nook and corner, in a country like India, media serves as the fastest medium of raising awareness about every event happening around us. It serves as the most important source of information, at present. (Masaun, 2015)
b) In today's...
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