It is true that content whether it is on television or in newspapers is in the hands of editors. They decide what to print or air based on several factors. Most of the time media houses highlight negative news because of its shock value; however, in my opinion, media should give more importance to positive news.
Mass media plays a significant role in our day to day lives as it keeps us updated about national and international affairs. However, the credibility of several news stories has been questioned in recent times due to a variety of factors. Firstly, some editors are profit-minded; they modify manipulate the truth and present it in such a way that it remains the talk of the town for a long time by adding gossips and rumours into it. For example, they publish or broadcast whatever they hear about celebrities without checking the facts first despite knowing that this is an unethical practice.
Secondly, many articles are politically influenced and oftentimes, the editors are helpless in this case. For example, while launching any new government scheme, they focus only on those aspects of it by which the political party can create its vote bank overlooking public interest. Finally, the selection of news is also influenced by the interests and concerns of the local public.
I believe that people are more accustomed to negative news due to their constant exposure to it and un-ethical marketing strategies of mass-media, but this practice / phenomenon has long-term negative consequences. The role of media is to make us aware of the happenings around and their implications on us. If they show better side of any news, people would be more fearless and confident about the surroundings. In addition to that children are vulnerable to negative news; they take it very seriously affecting their psychological health.
In conclusion, many factors influence an editor’s decisions while publishing any news. In my opinion, editors should show their commitment to the society by using their discretion while selecting news stories. It is also imperative that positive news gets the coverage it deserves.
It is true that content whether it is on television or in newspapers is in the hands of editors. They decide what to print or air based on several factors. Most of the time
media
houses
highlight
negative
news
because
of its shock value;
however
, in my opinion,
media
should give more importance to
positive
news.
Mass
media
plays a significant role in our
day to day
lives
as it
keeps
us updated about national and international affairs.
However
, the credibility of several
news
stories has
been questioned
in recent times due to a variety of factors.
Firstly
,
some
editors are profit-minded; they modify manipulate the truth and present it in such a way that it remains the talk of the town for a long time by adding gossips and
rumours
into it.
For example
, they publish or broadcast whatever they hear about celebrities without checking the facts
first
despite knowing that this is an unethical practice.
Secondly
,
many
articles are
politically
influenced and oftentimes, the editors are helpless
in this case
.
For example
, while launching any
new
government
scheme, they focus
only
on those aspects of it by which the political party can create its vote bank overlooking public interest.
Finally
, the selection of
news
is
also
influenced by the interests and concerns of the local public.
I believe that
people
are more accustomed to
negative
news
due to their constant exposure to it and
un-ethical
marketing strategies of mass-media,
but
this practice / phenomenon has long-term
negative
consequences. The role of
media
is to
make
us aware of the happenings around and their implications on us. If they
show
better side of any
news
,
people
would be more fearless and confident about the surroundings.
In addition
to that children are vulnerable to
negative
news
; they take it
very
seriously
affecting their psychological health.
In conclusion
,
many
factors influence an editor’s decisions while publishing any
news
.
In
my opinion, editors should
show
their commitment to the society by using their discretion while selecting
news
stories. It is
also
imperative that
positive
news
gets
the coverage it deserves.