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The problem with the modern media is they do not have a sense of social justice. Do you agree?

Yes I agree to a large extent that modern media do not have a sense of social justice. It is conspicuous that the press today produces ‘juicy’ news mercilessly regardless of the feelings of the people they are reporting on. They are simply concerned with slandering the reputations of others to gain their own monetary wants. This is morally incorrect and is in the expense of others. Hence is it flagrant that modern media certainly do not have a sense of social justice and morality.


http://www.blackfive.net/main/2005/05/media_slander_e.html’

Indeed, enough is enough for media slander. This webpage shows how people agree that media today no longer hold their moral values.

One good example of media slanders to cook up stories enticing to readers is the rumours they make up regarding famous celebrities. Most of the rumours are not even true to any extent! (http://perezhilton.com/topics/anna_nicole_smith/headline_of_the_week_weak_20070414.php) The above website is an ideal example elucidating my point. Media coming in the form of internet forums and web pages flood the cyber world with ruthless rumours and slanders of celebrities and their own personal life, just so that the creators of such websites earn enough money from their readers. There are several kinds of rumours regarding pop stars that are rife in the internet. Does this not show how modern media has lost their sense of social justice?

Another example of modern media not having a sense of social justice is how they play a major role in creating a society with stereotype generalizations of what beauty is. Advertisements for beauty saloons and centers portray beautiful women as slim and slender, flawless and fair. Is that the real definition of beauty? No! It is the media’s own portrayal and definition of beauty! Thus is it evident that media today simply do not have social justice as they create today’s stereotypical society.

posted by Phoebe @ 8:51 AM