In this modern world, Media has become a very important factor. Its significance in the running of today’s society cannot be put in words.
VITAL ROLE MEDIA HAS IN REFLECTING AND DETERMINING WHO I AM
It cannot be refuted that media has a vital role in molding our society today. In my opinion, our media choices determines and reflects greatly who we are . Media is considered a ‘Mirror’ of today’s society and is said to directly influence the perspective of individuals. It is media that helps the masses to get information about a volume of things and also helps to form opinions and make judgments regarding various issues. For example, In a study conducted by ‘Pew Research Center,’ 47% of consistent conservatives get their news from ‘Fox News’ …show more content…
In view of the fact that I am a Nigerian Pentecostal Christian, there are certain things that I cannot listen to or watch. For example, I cannot listen to explicit songs or watch movies like ‘50 Shades of Grey’ or ‘Nymphomaniac’ because they are in contrast to my values and beliefs. I also consistently use my acquaintances media choices to determine who they are and whether they are individuals I want in my life. My best friend once told me a quote by J.K Rowling that has stuck with me for a long time, It says “It is our choices, Harry, that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities.” We can all lie about who we are but I believe our media choices would ultimately reveal who we truly are below the facade we put on. One of my favourite african proverb is ‘No matter how long a log stays in the water, it doesn 't become a crocodile.’ It means that no matter how hard you try, you can 't fake your true identity. So no matter how long we try to hide our true identity, things like our media choices would eventually reveal the …show more content…
They stand against the fact that it is illegal for a woman to be topless, breastfeeding included, in 35 of the states in America. The tremendous role media has played in its success is undeniable. Lina had this to say, “I think social media is an outlet I 'm really thankful for - without it, we wouldn 't be where we 're at right now.” She continued with, “You 're reaching out straight to the people. Being in contact with people via social media, getting emails from teenage girls - boys too - and talking to them about this, hearing about kids writing papers on this, it 's amazing. It 's amazing to see actual change happen all the time, before your eyes - and we 're talking with these people every day.... You 're in contact with fans every step of the way, not just after the movie is over.” [Esco.
VITAL ROLE MEDIA HAS IN REFLECTING AND DETERMINING WHO I AM
It cannot be refuted that media has a vital role in molding our society today. In my opinion, our media choices determines and reflects greatly who we are . Media is considered a ‘Mirror’ of today’s society and is said to directly influence the perspective of individuals. It is media that helps the masses to get information about a volume of things and also helps to form opinions and make judgments regarding various issues. For example, In a study conducted by ‘Pew Research Center,’ 47% of consistent conservatives get their news from ‘Fox News’ …show more content…
In view of the fact that I am a Nigerian Pentecostal Christian, there are certain things that I cannot listen to or watch. For example, I cannot listen to explicit songs or watch movies like ‘50 Shades of Grey’ or ‘Nymphomaniac’ because they are in contrast to my values and beliefs. I also consistently use my acquaintances media choices to determine who they are and whether they are individuals I want in my life. My best friend once told me a quote by J.K Rowling that has stuck with me for a long time, It says “It is our choices, Harry, that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities.” We can all lie about who we are but I believe our media choices would ultimately reveal who we truly are below the facade we put on. One of my favourite african proverb is ‘No matter how long a log stays in the water, it doesn 't become a crocodile.’ It means that no matter how hard you try, you can 't fake your true identity. So no matter how long we try to hide our true identity, things like our media choices would eventually reveal the …show more content…
They stand against the fact that it is illegal for a woman to be topless, breastfeeding included, in 35 of the states in America. The tremendous role media has played in its success is undeniable. Lina had this to say, “I think social media is an outlet I 'm really thankful for - without it, we wouldn 't be where we 're at right now.” She continued with, “You 're reaching out straight to the people. Being in contact with people via social media, getting emails from teenage girls - boys too - and talking to them about this, hearing about kids writing papers on this, it 's amazing. It 's amazing to see actual change happen all the time, before your eyes - and we 're talking with these people every day.... You 're in contact with fans every step of the way, not just after the movie is over.” [Esco.