JOURNALISM IS A FACTOR OF SOCIAL CHANGE?

Journalism is a fourth state which defines many opportunities also it revolves globally to boost the social effect among humans. Social involvement nowadays is increasing and people are becoming more aware about the current situation on daily basis. Media has a power to change people and social capital, mass media act as an effective catalyst in social change. There is no doubt on this that mass media considered as a fourth pillar in democratic changes also it keeps boosting the society with capital and social changes. Just because of mass media the way of thinking in society is also evolving day per day people are becoming more generous, modern and up-to date. If we look in to the depth the main concern is about the social changes in such way it enhancing global changes among peoples, the society and social elements are the most significant tools for motivating and discouraging people. Social changes in society reflect in both ways positive & negative but it is how things work particularly with people this is well discussed data about digital boosting effects on youth.

EFFECTS OF SOCIAL MEDIA:– 

Social media is making a huge impact in everyone’s life personally & professionally both, utilization of social media have captured the attention of youth entirely. Dependency on social media has reached at such level that without social media one cannot lead towards their growth. Majority of the youth has attempted to spent more time in social media just to do side surfing, chatting & for entertainment purpose. Most of the age group those who are spending more  time in social media is of (16-25) and their main purpose for spending such time in social media is for entertainment purpose and for connecting new person through online dating sites. Social media allows teens to create online identities, communicate with others and build social networks. These networks can provide teens with valuable support, especially helping those who experience exclusion or have disabilities or chronic illnesses.

 

MAJOR FACTORS IN SOCIAL AWARENESS DUE TO MASS MEDIA

·         Newspapers and periodicals have played a tremendous role in bringing the changes in social outlook masses, though most of the human ratio has a habit of reading newspaper while starting their day with a cup of tea.

·         Cinema has tackled the current social problems of untouchability such as drug addiction, AIDS, tribal identity and corona-virus etc. Hence, it is also a noticeable thing that from past many years cinema is also providing such awareness related information and also upbringing modernization in health, hygiene, culture, illiteracy, farming, environment etc.

·         Movies and advertisement are also a part of social change in day to day life as such we have noticed about the modernization and it has also promoted change in dressing pattern, hairstyle, spoken language, mannerism and social norms. Such events and programs targeting youth and women empowerment just to make social changes.

·         Radio and television is one of the easiest and fastest ways of spreading social awareness among people mostly in rural areas just because in some rural areas there are still illiterates.

·         Cyber-crimes and hatred nationalism can be easily communicated through mass media and with the help of fake viral videos. Though, relations are getting more fake, commercial, cyber and many more.

 

We should learn the ethics and code of social media through journalism, the more we will move forward to make the world a better place the more this world will be a safe place.

 

--Megha Gupta