Example of Speech on Media Related Issue

Hi friends! Today, I, Priya Shukla, stand before you to present my views on the topic 'Media shapes the public opinion'.

As all of us know, media plays an important role in today's time. It has been considered the fourth pillar of society. The other three are taken as: 'legislative' , 'executive' and 'judiciary. It makes us aware of various social, political and economic activities that take place around us. It exposes malpractices and attracts government's attention to take stringent action against the persons involved. It acts as a mirror and shows bare truth and harsh realities of life. It plays a vital role in shaping a healthy democracy. The discussions bring the reality before common people which helps in the election of right candidate. It brings us news and views on social, political, economic and religious matters which shape the public opinion.

Earlier, it was difficult to know the hard facts. People had to accept what they were told. But media brings everything on surface which helps the public to change their opinion.

Independent press has power to influence public opinion. We all are aware how Anna Hazare started the fight against corruption. Media disseminated the news which brought people together to support Anna. Again, media played a crucial role in Nirbhaya rape case. Thousands of people came together against the heinous crime. It created awareness among the masses towards women safety.

Not only news media but films also affect the mentality of public. People imitate what they watch in movies. They are so deeply influenced that they take the heroes and heroines as their role models. Advertisements help the people to buy goods and services. They are influenced by the advertisements.

Social media has revolutionized people's approach immensely. All of us are addicted to the social networking sites, like 'WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, or so. We share our daily activities with other group members. We listen to their experiences which affect our opinion.

In this way, we can say that media plays an important role in the formation of public opinion. It brings awareness among the masses and affects the thinking and behaviour of general public.