1. Mass Media
Media, such as reality TV, are basically used for amusement and relaxation. In my opinion, only when an individual is willing to have his/her life played out, reality TV shows are ethical worth watching. Besides, people can acquire knowledge through media, yet people can be influenced negatively by the violent scenery, cynical perception, etc. from media. The effect of media is whether positive or negative depends on the way we choose to use it. As far as I am concerned, media are not effectively used in the Hunger Games. In the novel, reality TV shows are like drugs, they gradually harm people, and make people cold-blooded, ruthless. Moreover, the reality TV shows even twist people's humanity. For the poor people who live in the Districts, media mean both luxury and torment, because reality TV shows only display either the death or the struggle of the tributes from their Districts. Nevertheless, the meaning of reality TV for the Capitol is totally different. Those people regard the violence in the arena as entertainment, and live vicariously through the tributes. .
The way that people in Capital use media is harmful and unethical. They consider the tributes' agony as their delight. The big fire set on purpose by the Gamemakers to conduct Katniss to an appointed area is an instance, and its the purpose is just dispelling their boredom. Just as what Colins mentioned in the book, "The audience in the Capitol will be getting bored, claiming that these Games are verging on dullness. This fire is to flush us out, to drive us together" " (Collins 173). Since the reality TV only shows slaughter, violence in the Hunger Games, and most of the tributes are forced to attend this competition, this kind of media can only bring people negative influence. Furthermore, the sponsors and game makers can vary their support and favour on the tributes according to what they see through the reality TV, and their supports determine the fate of the tributes.
They have become overloaded with constant streams of deviancy portrayed in the media. ... His view for hatred against religion is that we (Americans) would have to question our own immorality. ... Today's youth cannot hope to be tomorrow's leaders, if they do not obtain a superior education - they should not get used to the immorality and violence of today's society. ... Aspiring to change society through government policies and media will only further lead to the acceptance of our declining immoral traits. ...
Abstract Islam in United States today is facing challenges, which is damagingly ricocheting Muslims lives between discrimination, unfair treatment, losing jobs, and being attacked by the Media. ... Since 2001, a big portion of the American media insisted on subsidizing to the fog of confusion and disinformation that covers public dialog about Islam when people listen to the media constantly broadcasting the only thing they are hearing is either suicide bombings or acts of terror when they think of Islam and Muslims this fact created discomfort within United States. ... We cannot ...
Marriage is becoming less common with the open approval of getting a divorce, the lack of interest in religion, and the media's acceptance of immoral relationships. ... Many new television shows uphold the idea of immorality in relationships and even go as far as trying to push immorality on their viewers. ... However, simple immorality is not the only thing pushed onto public television's viewers; support of homosexuality is nearly made mandatory by public television. ... The fact is that the tradition of marriage is in imminent peril because of constant divorce, anti-religion fa...
On the other hand, it did serve its purpose of scaring people away from immoralities. ... Edwards believed that there would always be times of conflicts and remission as far as religion went, but he also believed that these times were just a prep period for a great outpouring of religious spirit (Media House International). Jonathan Edwards caused a ""revivilistic fervor that spread through the colonies like wildfire""" (Media House International) and brought hundreds of people during his time back to religion, and has affected countless since then. ...
Many scholar articles also explore how media portrays the topic of immigration. ... Most importantly, the media focuses on how methods to increase the United States GDP by speculating immigrations changes. The mass media portrays immigration as a necessary tool to establish culture diversity. ... These four quotes demonstrate different points of how mass media portrays immigrations to the general population. ... The mass media portrays immigration as a necessary tool to expand collective intelligence. ...
With advances in technology and media sharing, the modern generation finds no wrong doing in downloading free videos, movies, TV shows, video games, expensive software, music, and ebooks. ... Several parents actually encourage their children to freely, yet illegally download media on the internet, so they do not have to give their children money to buy a CD or a movie (angelfire.com). Moreover, people are well aware of the illegality and immorality of piracy; they still do not reconsider not partaking in this crime. ... Consequently, media piracy and software piracy are viewed as acceptable ...
The editorialist says: "TV is now reality-TV, eating rats and bungee jumping doesn't seems so compelling anymore; with real news to cover, the media gives an added bonus: Enron. ... And the media confirm this new kind of accounting: before 9/11 and after 9/11. ... Egoism, immorality and syncretism. ... People of all ages are praying for each other, and the media are treating faith with respect. ...
The editorialist says: "TV is now reality-TV, eating rats and bungee jumping doesn't seems so compelling anymore; with real news to cover, the media gives an added bonus: Enron. ... And the media confirm this new kind of accounting: before 9/11 and after 9/11. ... Egoism, immorality and syncretism. ... People of all ages are praying for each other, and the media are treating faith with respect. ...