Creating a Responsible Media

Location

CSU 201

Start Date

23-4-2007 1:00 PM

End Date

23-4-2007 2:30 PM

Student's Major

Sociology and Corrections

Student's College

Social and Behavioral Sciences

Mentor's Name

Colleen Clarke

Mentor's Department

Sociology and Corrections

Mentor's College

Social and Behavioral Sciences

Description

Since the attacks on September 11, acts of terrorism have been increasingly prevalent in the main stream media. Media interest in this subject has had a considerable effect on United States national security and the psyche of its citizens. Terrorism makes a perfect news story; filled with enough drama to keep the public captive focusing on terror and tragedy. This may tempt the media to lose its objective stance of keeping people informed in favor of ratings. This presentation will highlight the serious danger to national security when broadcasting groups compete for the best story regardless of the effect it may have on the nation's safety, as well as the psychological well being of society. This presentation will explore the relationship of the media's representation of terrorism and the connection between media and the government and law enforcement agencies.

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Creating a Responsible Media

CSU 201

Since the attacks on September 11, acts of terrorism have been increasingly prevalent in the main stream media. Media interest in this subject has had a considerable effect on United States national security and the psyche of its citizens. Terrorism makes a perfect news story; filled with enough drama to keep the public captive focusing on terror and tragedy. This may tempt the media to lose its objective stance of keeping people informed in favor of ratings. This presentation will highlight the serious danger to national security when broadcasting groups compete for the best story regardless of the effect it may have on the nation's safety, as well as the psychological well being of society. This presentation will explore the relationship of the media's representation of terrorism and the connection between media and the government and law enforcement agencies.

Recommended Citation

George, Alyssa. "Creating a Responsible Media." Undergraduate Research Symposium, Mankato, MN, April 23, 2007.
https://cornerstone.lib.mnsu.edu/urs/2007/oral-session-06/3