Ethical issues in News Channels

- Ms. Josna Rodrigues

Ethical Issues in News Channels

Introduction Ethical Responsibilities of News Channels Ethical Issues Examples of Ethical issues of News Channels. Conclusion Summary

Introduction
Role of News Channels Shape up public opinions, sentiments by broadcasting accurate, desirable information. Spread awareness in the society. Duty is to inform, educate and entertain the people. Put their lives in danger during attacks or natural disasters, just to inform us of the situation.

Ethical Responsibilities of News Channels

 Providing information in a truthful, objective and balanced form.  While respecting to importance of privacy of secret issues related to national security.  Avoid information that could lead to disruption and violence.  Collectively reflect a diversity of content.

Ethical Issues of news Channels

Todays media focuses on TRP. News is presented again and again highlighting not much what actually happened. For the sake of publicity, and to attract advertisers.

They are ready to go to any extent, provoking the youth to perform dangerous & unethical actions. Private lives of celebritys interest people, but their privacy should be respected.

Examples
Famous TV News reporters were accused of manipulation of information. Hindi News Channels cross the limits by showing irrelevant news. Unethical and filthy stuff being broadcasted on the present day News Channels.

Conclusion
Some news channels today replace rationalism and credibility by the TRP factor. We should raise our voice to let the modern media understand the requirement of relevant news information. The news channels today should focus on playing their role effectively than misleading the public for personal gain In a nutshell, news today should understand their roles, responsibilities and ethical issues of news presentation.

Summary
We Spoke About.. Introduction Ethical Responsibilities of News Channels Ethical Issues Conclusion

QUESTIONS?