mass media's effect on society

Mass media has a large impact on society because it decides what society should receive and how often society will see it through the news, radio, commercials etc. Mass media has Everything to do with the why people view a product as "cool" or not. Advertisements set the new trends for all age groups.

Mass media can also effect society negatively for example many girls have body issues based off of seeing what the media displays as an attractive woman through different ad campaigns. Advertisements sometimes set unrealistic standards and trends which kids look to as guidance on how to look and act.