Media Ethics and Responsibility

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This paper discusses the role and responsibility of the media, specifically addressing bias, adequate media coverage, and the protection of victims from media scrutiny. It also looks at the role of the media consumer in enforcing media responsibility and setting expectations. Entertainment media is also briefly discussed, in terms of the minimal responsibilities is has to the public compared to news media.

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"There is no doubt that the media has power and authority in the modern society. People around the globe, at all economic and social levels, consume multiple forms of media daily. For this reason there are expectations from the public that media sources and their affiliates uphold certain standards. This includes ethical, honest, and objective reporting. Different forms of media uphold these standards to varying levels, creating a range of reporting available to consumers. Media for entertainment concerns a much different set of responsibilities than news reporting. Political and business allegiances also affect..."

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