Question

Write about the uniqueness of any of the traditional means of mass communication

Answer 1

Apart from the highlu organized medium of mass communication that are used in excessive manner presently, like print, audio and audio-visual medium,traditional folke media is popular among the rural masses considerably well .Traditional media generally,cover folk song, folk dance drama that depict the the stories of most common rural dwellers.Traditional folk media can not present what it want to deliver, in glamorous and colourful manner equally, as compared to other organized sector of mass medium that we have.Traditional folk media cultivate the rural lifestyle and culture specifically,as to match their needs and demand,who are illiterate and backwarfed as well.Traditional folk media go with rural masses side by side, bringing slower change in their development.Although,they provide so many messages, that contribute to the rural development significantly.Traditional folk media can command a very strong position in the rural people’s mind , as it weave almost of its messages to serve thevarious needs and purposes as well as entertain the numerous rural people as well

What consists of Traditional Folk media?


Traditional folk media generally include the presentation of different types of programmes like folk song & music, folk dance,yatra, drama & theatres, puppetry and street theatre etc.

Answer 2

I will use Drama as one of the traditional means of mass communication

UNIQUENESS

Drama is unique in several ways. For instance in our communities, after a task is done, many people will converge in a designated place to listen to stories. This helps community members not only to listen and watch but also be entertained, socialize to mention. In most cases costumes used are local so people easily relate to them, they also use traditional names, traditional songs. It is very unique because there is nothing foreign in the whole set up as opposed to the modern forms of communication.