English, asked by AnishaSS9938, 9 months ago

What are some of the advantages and disadvantages of the mass media? Give examples.

Answers

Answered by shobhiniUpadhyay
0

What are the advantages and disadvantages of the media?

Advantages of the media include that it allows information to be dispersed quickly and that it allows people to learn about cultures other than their own. Disadvantages of the media include that it can result in the spread of misinformation and the development of bad values.

There are advantages and disadvantages of the media. One advantage of the media is that it is able to get information to the public in a quick and timely manner. The media can warn us of impending bad weather, dangerous situations in a city, a state, or the country. The media has the resources to expose injustices, corruption, or abuse of power that an average citizen would never be able to expose. This can lead to positive change in our country. The media has uncovered events where elected officials have been using government workers to campaign for them while they are supposedly working on the government business. The media has uncovered scams where people try to take our money dishonestly. The media keeps us updated on news, weather, and sporting events. The media can play a very important and helpful role.

The disadvantages of the media include a risk of inaccurate reporting and a loss of privacy. Sometimes, in a rush to be the first to break a story, the media puts out incorrect or inaccurate information. This can be embarrassing, and depending on the information, it can harm a person’s reputation. In the election of 1948, many newspapers reported that Dewey defeated Truman when in reality it was the other way around. It is very easy for people to use the media to make false claims or make claims that are only half true. Political candidates sometimes do this, and we recently saw a high-profile news reporter do this. It is hard to check everything that is reported or stated by the media. Additionally, with all the cameras and coverage today, there really is no privacy. When somebody makes a mistake or inadvertently says something wrong, it can get blown way out of proportion. The recent Miss Universe error is an example. The media has both positive and negative aspects associated with it.

Answered by vikashveer12
1

\huge\boxed{\fcolorbox{blue}{red}{Answer}}

The Advantages of the mass media Various people recommend to journals and publications because they recognize and understand that the knowledge presented to them is trustworthy and dependable.

The Disadvantages of the mass media constitute the danger of fallacious journalism and a decline in privacy.

Please mark me as a brainliest and please follow me.

Similar questions