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Write short note on Why do we need mass media? - History and Political Science

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Why do we need mass media?

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  1. We need mass media to enable free flow of information to all strata of the society and to strengthen our democracy. 
  2. Newspapers provide information about current events, on issues of social, political, economic, cultural and technological importance. 
  3. It protects rights of people by creating awareness among them and thus protecting their freedom.
  4. Readers are also ensured of a platform to voice their opinions. Newspapers can help in making the democracy stronger.
  5. Television is an audio-visual medium. It shows actual visuals of an event to people, thus, crossing the inherent limitations of newspapers and radio. 
  6. Radio broadcasts various entertainment, awareness creating and literary programmes.
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Chapter 1.5: Mass Media and History - Short Answer 1

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