Question

Provide at least three examples of how the media might influence our views, perceptions, and or stereotypes of true victims of crime.

Answer 1

1. Media portrayed trump as the nationalist and strong opponent of refugees and a hard decision maker against terrorism. This influenced American citizen voting decision. However, there are certain action taken by trump that proved initial portrayal wrong. Trump could not implement H1B Visa to show his nationalist agenda of protecting jobs for us citizen from from foreigners.

2. Media trial involves media itself depicting some alleged person as criminal even before the judgement by the court. One such incident happened in India, in Taurshi talwar murder case where media depicted the father as murderer of daughter in case of honour killing because of her illicit relationship with servant. This affected court judgement and initially father was convicted. Later ,in higher courts, decision was overturned and father was proved innocent.

3. It is found that those child who watch violent movie are more aggressive in their behavior in day to day lives.