How the Media Effects Society

Cause & Effect; Media & Society

By Andrew Berry, published Oct 26, 2006
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Turn on the TV, surf the internet, excavate the radiowaves. All of these items are todays main sources of media. Society is obviously overrun by Hollywood's themes, or by their favorite musician. When I say this I especially shift my eyes towards todays youth.

Even though I am still practically known as "a youth", I feel that I have a grip on what media does to my peers, and even adults. Even in history there is a pattern of media controlling society rather than people going out and discovering themselves. All of this leads to is the use and value of money, in my eyes of course. This concept is fully opinionated, but I believe back-up information in a necessity in a kind of arguement like this.

Shows like 'MTV Cribs', 'Pimp My Ride', and 'My Super Sweet 16' are all perfect examples of media that demeans the value of our currency. People, not just celebrities, throw cash around like confetti. But what about the people in this nation, or even in the world, that work hard for their well earned money? These little brats on 'My Super Sweet 16' is the best example. 'MTV Cribs' just shoves it in your face that they make more money than you by living their possible dreams, and 'Pimp My Ride' isn't that bad at all, they do help people that do have poor looking cars. But the people only care they only have poor looking cars due to socities values on tangible objects. But either way you look at it, they help "less fortunate" people gain a nice car and a huge ego boost.

How the Media Effects Society

This is an MTV (Music Television) logo. I chose this picture since I personally believe that MTV contains the most examples in my written article, and its shows affect society more than other channels.

Credit: MTV

Copyright: MTV

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amazing article really got the point great job

Posted on 03/18/2008 at 9:03:55 PM

 
amazing article really got the point great job

Posted on 03/18/2008 at 9:03:45 PM

 
amazing article really got the point great job

Posted on 03/18/2008 at 9:03:46 PM

 
i wanna be a journalist and even i dont think the media has posititve influences so thats why im gonne change it.

Posted on 02/18/2008 at 6:02:36 PM

 
great article its so awsum to hear ur point of view! :)

Posted on 02/18/2008 at 6:02:28 PM

 
Nice article man.....!!!! This is one way of looking at media.... bet u seem a little over cynical........!! .... Media bring about dreams.... they create aspirations.....which may sometimes be fakes, just bits taken from hyped up media scams (Eg: your sweet 16 thingy...i totally agree! But some real hopes are created right there!!!! And finally i really think u missed the point of "get rich or die tryin" i'm not a gansta type guy.... i'm not into hip hop of anything..... but i have respect for 50cent ...! He fough hard to get where he was... he was hated and discrimanted but he went on... he slogged on and on!!!..Despite everything... Look at him now man!!! Neways.... way to go man!!... nice article

Posted on 02/04/2008 at 9:02:45 AM

 
yea sure i agree

Posted on 01/23/2008 at 9:01:33 AM

 
Good Job With The website

Posted on 01/10/2008 at 12:01:54 PM

 
Very interesting. I will be turnning 16 theis coming march and girls suchh as the ones you were talking about make me sick as well. I'll be lucky if I even get a car for my 16th birthday.

Posted on 11/26/2007 at 12:11:00 PM

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