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uses and abuses of telivision essay​

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Television is one of the wonders of modern science. Today we cannot even do a single day without the dependence of television. Television has influenced the every sector of our life. Now, it has become such kind of modern instrument that has made our life easy, comfortable, modern and meaningful.

It is a popular means of mass communication. It provides both sound and picture at the same time. It is a great source of entertainment. It has linked up the distant parts of the world. We cannot do a single day without it.

English scientist named John Bayard invented television in 1926. Then it was not so improved. But later, scientists have gradually developed it. Now it is very modern, cheap and easy to operate.

The importance of television beggars description. It is a great source of recreation. Millions of people of all over the world watch television daily for entertainment, news and views, gathering knowledge, knowing information etc. Nowadays it is very popular to all classes of people. Children, boys, young, old people fond of watching television. We enjoy dramas, songs, cultural programmes on television. Television removes our monotony of daily works. We can know and see what is happening in the world through television.

Television helps us in our studies. Sometimes, television is used in distance learning. In such process, we can learn our lessons staying home. We can also enjoy debate that is very important.

Television has made the world smaller. Television has conquered time and distance. Now we need not go to stadium to enjoy game. Before sitting television set, we can enjoy it. Even poor people enjoy the most exciting world cup football and cricket event on television. Besides, we get familiar with the customs and traditions of other countries through television. We can observe the social, political, cultural and economic situation of the world through television.

In spite of having a lot of merits, television has some demerits too. Students often waste valuable time before sitting television set. Even, they do not go to play to enjoy television programme. As a result, they do not get good health. Besides, some vulgar programmes telecast on television hamper the moral character of the younger.

In the end, it can be said that though television has some bad sides, it is very powerful mass media. It gives us not only recreation but also conveys the pictures of our sorrows and sufferings to the concerned authority.

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Television is the mirror of life. It represents life as it really is. There is very little scope of manipulating the originality. It is today’s one of the prime media which can be used as a medium of learning for the mass in general Various programmes are telecast in order to generate an awareness among the people relating to health and hygiene, nutrition, family planning and spread of harmful diseases.

Through these programmes, common people come to know about spread and prevention of diseases like AIDS, cancer and about the facts and myths about them. Through television people get glimpses of culture, lifestyle, places of interest within the country as well as abroad. This has given rise to the concept of global village and has reduced cultural distance.

Another aspect of television is the news that we get of different places far and near. It substantiates the news along with live pictures which act as a testimony to it.

It helps in bringing the naked truth in front of the viewers in broad daylight. Again, television acts as a medium of expressing public opinion. Through public polls and interviews common men can express their views about the burning issues. As far as entertainment is concerned, television’ contribution cannot be ignored. After a hard day’s work, the movies or daily soaps can be refreshing.

The other side of the coin is grim and alarming. Television is now a day; flooded with channels that telecast distasteful programmes opposing public interest. Since almost every programme is sponsored by one or the other business house, television has become their bill-board that advertises mostly luxury items.

It has turned to be the cradle for consumerism. Excessive televiewing can tell upon the eyesight as well as health in general. Long hours of watching television affect the eyesight to a large extent. It is found to be a major reason behind growing obesity among teenagers who spend hours before the television and eating. But the beneficial aspects of television cannot be ignored. The only way out is to be a little more selective about the programmes we must watch.

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