Zusammenfassung der Ressource
Matters of life and death
in the media
- It is important that issues such as abortion are
discussed in the media because:
- they affect everyone
- people hold strong opinions and it is important to be aware of different views
- they are controversial with many different views
- there are developments and the law may change, which people need to know about
- Should the media criticise religious views on these issues?
- For:
- A variety of views are held and no view should be exempt
- Religious views may be wrong or seen as out of date
- It is important to debate views because they are constantly changing
- Against:
- Religious views should be
respected as they've been
around for a long time
- They are based on traditional teachings,
such as those in the Bible
- The media should present a range of ideas,
but not criticise them.
- The media presents issues to the public through:
- Newspapers
- Show opinions and highlight changes in the law
- Internet
- Makes news and views available
- but is not checked for accuracy
- Radio
- Features or discussions on life and death issues
- Television news
- Informs people on issues
- Television documentaries
- Factual focus on life and death issues
- Soap operas
- Television dramas
- Storylines deal with difficult issues, which
viewers can relate to and are given hotlines for
- SitComs
- Use everyday situations for comedy but also deal with issues
- Cartoons
- Deal with issues in a
more light-hearted way
- Films
- Many look at life and death issues in depth