The role of English mass media in society

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1. What is the mass media?

2. Advantages of mass media

2.1. The wide reach offered by mass media is phenomenal. It can target a global audience.

2.2. Certain types of media have a loyal fan following.

2.3. We have the latest news and information at the click of the mouse! The Internet is such a medium that it can give many options for the kind of information required.

2.4. Television, movies, Internet and the radio are some of the best forms of entertainment.

2.5. It can be used for educational purposes in an effective manner.

3. Pros and Cons of Censorship

3.1. Pros

3.1.1. Religious conflicts are avoided by the censorship of material deemed insulting or offensive to a particular religious community.

3.1.2. Censorship is necessary to preserve the secrets of a nation.

3.1.3. People may copy dangerous stunts shown on TV or movies. Censorship proves necessary here.

3.1.4. It can be used to prevent politically motivated propaganda.

3.1.5. It protects the privacy of people.

3.2. Cons

3.2.1. Freedom of speech is compromised.

3.2.2. It encroaches upon the freedom of the press.

3.2.3. Censorship in books, plays and movies may compromise their entertainment value.

3.2.4. Censoring of information may lead to a wrong image perceived by the public.

3.2.5. Political parties around the world use media censorship for their own benefit. It stifles the opposition, broadcasting only a particular point of view.

4. The most popular mass media in Great Britain

4.1. Newspapers and magazines

4.1.1. "The Times"

4.1.2. "The Independent"

4.1.3. "The London Weekly"

4.1.4. "The Daily Mirror"

4.1.5. "The Daily Telegraph"

4.1.6. "The Observer"

4.2. TV

4.2.1. BBC One

4.2.2. BBC Two

4.2.3. Channel 4

4.2.4. Channel 5

4.3. Radio

4.3.1. BBC Radio 1

4.3.2. BBC Radio 2

4.3.3. BBC Radio 5 Live

4.3.4. Magic

4.3.5. Smooth Radio

5. Means of communication with a large number of people

6. Types of mass media

6.1. Print media

6.1.1. Newspapers

6.1.2. Magazines

6.1.3. Brochures

6.1.4. Books

6.1.5. Newsletters

6.1.6. Posters

6.1.7. Billboards

6.1.8. Flyers

6.2. Electronic media

6.2.1. Television

6.2.2. Radio

6.3. New age media

6.3.1. Internet

7. Disadvantages of mass media

7.1. At times, the information reported may not be authentic from every angle.

7.2. News can be manipulated to influence the minds of the audiences.

7.3. Unnecessary sensationalism of an issue may project wrong information to the public.

7.4. Misleading messages may again divert young minds towards a wrong path.

7.5. Media bias can occur due to various issues. A journalist or an editor may give personal preference to an issue.