In What Ways Can The Mass Media Be Beneficial?

An increasing emphasis on the mass media has been especially reflected in the wake of events with far-reaching impact such as the September 11 terrorist attacks and the Iraq war. This emphasis is hardly misplaced with the increasing benefits of the mass media becoming clearer day by day. Generally, most people assume that the mass media, which in today's context can be defined as a means of communication that reaches large numbers of people via mediums such as the television, radio, newspapers and internet, is confined within its role to disseminate information. However, the mass media is…