The mass media , including television ,radio, and newspapers have great

influence in shaping peoples ideas and our opinions are controlled by media.To
what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement ?Give reasons for your
answer.
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Mass media , such as television , radio and newspaper are greatly

governing the beliefs and thoughts of the people .There are many ways this can
be proved .
The humongous sales of avoidable food items reveal this notion really
well.For instance, carbonated water , like coca cola is a huge household
item,merely ,because of extensive colorful advertisement on media sources
.Despite the knowledge of obesity risk , people still indulge in it, lured by
celebrity endorsed commercials.Thus, consumption of sodas greatly represents
the power of media in controlling people decision.
Similar behaviour can be seen in the dressing patterns.For example ,
models are seen endorsing the cretions of dsigners and this becomes fashion
trend amongs the community, in short span of time .In contrary to the absence
of meda in its current form dresses remain same throughout the decades but this
process is constantly changing due to involvement of media in peoples life.
However, it cannot be denied other factors are also greatly acting to
control the thought process such as theologies.For instance ,homesexual couples
are struggling to get equal civial marriage rights because of the influence of
religion in people life.Although it should be noted that religious ideologies are
also making use of social media in the current time to propagate their agenda
which leds to the idea that media has strong grip on minds.
In conclusion it is agreed that media is greatly influencing the thought of the .

The humongous sales of unnecessary food items corroborate this idea

really well.For instance carbonated water , like coca cola are huge in
demand.Merely because of extensive advertisement on media outlets .Despite

people knowing that it has limited health benefits and in major cases detrimental
effects on good health.Thus, conumtion of sodas reprents power of media in
controlling people decision.
In addition to this media has become major source of information because
of internet.For instance media interactive tools like face book , mobile phones
have become marketing tools for media persons to spred their agenda and
people are greatly relying on these sources.thus , importance of media in
shaping the thought of the communities can not be denied.
However, it can not be denied that people are influence d by other actors
like theologies.For instac , homesesua s ar sill struggling to hget equal rights itn
the marriage , and this is manly due to the dominance of theses doctrinal
entities.But itcan not be denied that these areas are also propagating their
message through meida .
In conclusion media is greatly influencing the thought of the people to propagate
their message.