Media as a platform for communication has diversified over
time. Yet agenda-setting characteristic of mass media has not distorted. The
purpose of journalism is to keep the public informed and bring issues to light
that should be voiced for justice. We are well-informed as there are enormous
media platforms including social media to obtain information.
However, media outlets have the privilege to do an in-depth
analysis than a commoner. Follow-up news stories is an effective way to provide
media attention to news. In most cases, it would help in serving justice. Let us be reminded of the fifteen-year-old
girl who was set ablaze in Villupuram over a property dispute issue.
Two
members of the ruling party were arrested in connection with the case. Video of
the girl giving her final statement circulated on the internet widely for a
couple of days showcasing trauma she had been through and then we forgot the
issue as soon the media reported that two individuals were arrested. Going
further, follow-up news would have helped the public know about the conviction.
This is how media have been practicing Hypodermic needle theory and
agenda-setting theory imposing agendas in our minds, telling us what to think.
Does
this highly serve the purpose of journalism?
There is a limit to all. What people should know it will be clear. After that their decision. If the decision is wrong due to that if anything wrong happen it will come out. Each and everyone has their own problems and don't have time to concentrate what happens next. This is the situation
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