Question

Do you think the media is too biased one way or another? Assuming that there is a bias, how do you think we should reduce that bias as a society? How do you avoid developing a bias in your news sources?

Answer 1

Media is supposed to be unbiased and take a stand where they treat all the news equally important. Today, if we look at the same story in different media, each one would have told the story from their point of view and perception. Their perceptions are affected by culture, race, gender and beliefs. Another important reason is that media gets lots of news but they select whatever they like will get good TRP rating rather than what's important. All these will also be influenced by the person who owns the media and who or what the owner supports as media is owned by big corporations who decide what has to go and what shouldn't.
Today, literacy rate is high, technology has developed and social networking media are available, so, it's our responsibility as a society to make sure we believe news after knowing the truth completely. We need to know the background of the owners of the media and with whom they are associated with. We Should also use our social media to spread news on any discrepancies.
It's very important to get the news from first hand source. One shouldn't take sides and involve in any acts that would question our integrity such as corruption. One need to be careful about news that would bring confusion and conflict in the society.