Is There A Media Bias?
Something to ponder...
We rely on the news organizations to keep us informed about what's going on around our communities and around the world. But what happens when we don't get all sides of all issues?
News organizations employ reporters or journalists, and have news producers, who are expected to aim for objectivity, to remain neutral while covering all sides of all issues and avoiding bias. Nice concept. But does it really happen?
Ever wonder how the reporters -- and the network owners, news producers, and corporate sponsors and advertisers for that matter -- play a role on what's being covered in the news? Do they focus on one type of news stories and not much on some others? Do preferences of certain type of audience have any effect at all? Does your favored network support or attack a particular political party or its candidate? Or maybe a certain ideology or subject matter (e.g., race, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, etc)? Does it seem to sensationalize some stories? Recognizing that it may not be really possible to have all news stories covered, are they being too selective on the topics of news stories reported? Do they play a role in focusing on certain news while considering the influence it may have on how the regional and world markets react? And how about the government role of news coverage in many countries?
· religion · certain ideology ·
· race · age · gender ·
· sexual orientation ·
· target audience ·
So it therefore begs the question: Is there such a thing as a media bias -- as different news sources report and cover certain news, well, differently? And if such a concept truly exists, do you think news organizations are even aware of it? Would you consider the possibility of networks doing it on purpose?
What do you think?
SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS.
Got Comments? Opinions? Feedback? About the site / page / anything?
#BeInTheKnow: Like us on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter.
News Treasury - Share your news. Share your views.
"NEWS is any report or communication of recent events or previously unknown information to a third-party or mass audience, that may have a specified influence or effects. It is anything that's newsworthy..."
Share your views - as they reflect your experience.
Do you believe that experience is often the most valuable thing you have to offer?
There have been more than 279879182 events that have happened around you that you could've shared your views on since you loaded this page. These events have either direct or indirect effects on you and your family.
...Be aware of what's shaping the world...
Get involved...
Remember: You are part of tomorrow's history...
