Media Manipulation
Gazed deeply into television screens were a new generation of spectators who experienced gunshots in their home from the battlefield just as the soldiers did in a time-span of less than 24 hours. This is why Vietnam was considered the “first television war”. Countless witnesses experienced multiple tricks and exploits daily which influenced the members of society who view them. The effects of blood and death were amplified by the attentions which created a society filled with horror and shame for decades. This influenced public opinion at home and the morale of soldier’s on the battlefield. The repercussions of the media were so atrocious that President Nixon declared the American military’s “worst enemy seems to be the press” (Howell 1). Americans had become anti-war amid this time, which possibly created some sort of effect on the outcome. Media outlets have the ability to change public opinions with the snap of a finger. The government needs to limit the power secured by the media to ensure what is portrayed to the public is accurate. The fourth estate has the power to say anything and everything with the permission granted by the First Amendment of the Constitution. This does not mean what is in the major headlines is always true. Some of the messages are slanderous, which lead to a false reality for the viewers to believe in. Journalist have exceptional freedom; there is no certainty what is in the news, magazines, or online is remotely true. Several news programs are nationally scripted and organized to entertain viewers. Extensive conflicts in the world are portrayed to be either better or worse, whatever works to the media’s advantage, to generate a “good” story. The viewers are not the only victims of the media; various celebrities also suffer from the wrath of journalism. If that was not enough, race adds another dash of excitement into the mix. It is time to put an end to media manipulation and limit the power the media companies possess.
Thank you for your time to educate yourself on how the media effects all the different lives in society.
Thank you for your time to educate yourself on how the media effects all the different lives in society.
Ashlyn Davis
Grant Hegenauer Zach Lazarov Josh Machuta Abigail Moeggenberg To go directly to another page, click the links below. Effects On Celebrities Media Monopolies Radical Racism Slanderous Speech To view our full paper, please click the link below. |
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