Class 7 Civics

Mass Media

Media is a term which collectively refers to television, radio, newspapers, internet and many other forms of communication. These days social media is an inseparable part of our lives.

Social Media: Social media refers to computer mediated tools that allow people to create, share or exchange information, ideas etc.

Mass Media

Media is the plural of the word medium which means mode. In other words, it refers to different ways in which we communicate in society. Since it refers to the forms of communication everything from a small news item in the paper to the elaborate news in the TV, all can be called media. TV, newspapers and radio are a form of media. Since these reach millions of people (in other words, the masses) across the globe, these are called mass media.

Media has strong links with

Media and technology

Newspaper, television and radio are able to reach millions of people because of the use of technology. The technology that is used by mass media keeps changing. A recent phenomenon in the field of media is cable television and the internet and these have been there for the last two decades.

Types of Media

Media can be broadly classified into two types:

The names print media and electronic media depend on the different technologies these media use.

Benefits of advancement in technology

Costs in Media

Media uses expensive technology. A news studio has the following expenses:

Since so many costs are involved in media, most television channels and business houses are a part of big business houses.