In the olden days there were limited varieties of media entertainment, but nowadays, there are programs for all age groups. Children can watch their favorite programs on Disney Channels while adults can watch the news programs on CNN or other channels all day. Aside from TV, the internet has dominated broadcasting in a significant way in recent years. While it facilitates communication between people, it can also act as a newspaper, magazine or shopping outlet.
While media can have ill effects on people’s minds, it can also be educational. It has created a world without borders and has helped people’s voices be heard on different social, political and economical issues. If something happens in a village in Africa or Asia, the information about the event can travel world wide in very little time. Although some people are concerned about the destructive effects of unethical programs that different media offer, especially to the younger generations, one cannot ignore the numerous benefits that access to media offers.
Has the media changed your point of views on any specific issues? How and why?