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This document discusses the ethical issues in media, including the misuse of power by media outlets. It covers the types of media, their pros and cons, and the impact of media on society. It aims to highlight the role of media in informing the public and the need for responsible reporting.
What's inside
- Definition of the problem: misuse of media power
- Types of media: newspapers, television, radio, magazines, movies, social media
- Pros and cons of media
- Impact of media on society
- Examples of media influence: Jessica Lall case, Commonwealth Games
Who it is for: Students studying media ethics. (Undergraduate)
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Summary
Ethics in media is about how the media uses its power. Students learn about the media's influence and how it can be positive or negative.
Media Types
Media types include newspapers, television, radio, magazines, movies and social media. These all have advantages and disadvantages.
Media's Good Points
Media has a wide reach and provides entertainment and information. It can give people exposure and influence society.
Media's Bad Points
Media can misinterpret situations and manipulate news. It can sensationalise events and influence audiences' minds.
Media's Responsibility
Media has a responsibility to inform people accurately. It should respect this responsibility and avoid misusing its power.
Key terms
- mass media
- all types of media that reach large audiences.
- TRPs
- television rating points, a measure of viewership.
- sensationalism
- making news events more exciting or dramatic than they are.
- ethics
- the rules of conduct recognised in respect to a particular class of human actions or a particular group, culture, etc.
- social media
- websites and apps that allow people to share content quickly, easily, and in real-time.
- privacy invasions
- when personal information is accessed without permission.
Questions this document helps with
- What are the different types of media?
- How does media influence society?
- What is media's responsibility to its audience?
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