What are some of the concerns about the impact of the media on society that lead to “media bashing”?

What will be an ideal response?


ANS: The concerns include sexual promiscuity, violence, crime, racism, sexism, smoking and drug use. All of these behaviors are both portrayed in the media and encountered in real life. Some people feel that media portrayals glamorize the behaviors and lead to imitation in real life.

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