Mass Media: Functions & Problems

FUNCTIONS/ADVANTAGES/ BONES OF MASS MEDIA

1. Discovering Facts & Figures
2. Formulation of Public Opinion
3. Creating Critical Thinking
4. Agent of Socialization
5. Solution to Social & Economic Problems
6. Vehicle of peace & integrity
7. Trend-Setting
8. Mechanism of Check & Balance
9. Entertainment & Recreation
10. Voice of General Masses
11. Education
12. Patronizing Social Norms & Values
13. Agent of Social Change
14. Eradicating stereotypes & Prejudices
15. Vehicle of Cultural Transformation
16. Launching Mass Movements
17. Condemning Racial Discrimination
18. Respecting National Interest
19. Fundamental Human Rights
20. Constructive Criticism

DISADVANTAGES/ BANES OF MASS MEDIA

1. Yellow Journalism
2. Damaging National Interest
3. Promoting Feeling of Separation
4. Aggrandizement of Issues
5. Triggering Sense of Disobedience
6. Disinformation
7. Stimulating Confrontations
8. Challenging The Writ of State

PROBLEMS FACED BY MASS MEDIA

1. Sever Regulatory Laws
2. Freedom of Speech
3. Possession of News Papers & Channels
4. Mutual Competition
5. Salaries of Journalist
6. Yellow Journalism
7. Pressure Group
8. Press Advice
9. Lack of Infrastructure
10. Professional Jealousy
11. Political Instability
12. Social Problems
13. Harassment & Physical Threats
14. Exploitation & Blackmailing
15. Environmental Insecurity
16. Military Interventions