Journalism’s contribution to society

TUHINA CHOUBEY

Assistant Professor, Journalism & Mass communication

Tuhina.choubey@kalingauniversity.ac.in

The media is incredibly important in India and other nations. Depending on the circumstances, media can be incredibly helpful or terrible. There are numerous types of media, including websites for social media, broadcast and cable television, radio, and printed newspapers. The nation as a whole has access to a vast variety of information thanks to the media. Thanks to the availability of numerous news outlets, everyone may learn about significant daily happenings in the country from the convenience of their homes or places of employment. The media may contain a wealth of knowledge and information. Additionally, knowledge-oriented channels provide instructional information to students and help to inform the public about various national current concerns. The unemployed can browse job listings or learn about open openings in a particular organization, then apply accordingly. The media is the primary means of communication for the entire country. India’s media also has negatives because some newspapers or channels routinely run sensitive or false information that can jeopardize the country’s efforts to uphold ethnic harmony and peace. Some social media platforms make it easier for minors to access explicit content, drug abuse videos, crime-related materials, etc., which might affect their thinking and motivate them to commit sexual assault and drug trafficking. The media may contain a wealth of knowledge and information. Additionally, knowledge-oriented channels provide instructional information to students and help to inform the public about various national current concerns. The unemployed can browse job listings or learn about open openings in a particular organization, then apply accordingly. The media is the primary means of communication for the entire country. The media in India has disadvantages as well, as some newspapers or channels routinely disseminate sensitive or false information that can jeopardize the country’s efforts to uphold peace and harmony among its diverse ethnic groups. Some social media platforms make it easier for children to access explicit content, drug abuse videos, crime-related materials, etc., influencing their thinking and encouraging them to engage in drug trafficking and sexual assault.