FUNCTIONS OF THE MEDIA

The media play an important role in very society.The various role of the media can be categorized into social, economic and political.
The social function of the media are to disseminate information to the public, entertain the public my means of music,movies,sport and the rest.The media of create awareness,agent of socialization,platform for which various ideas are gathered.The media also play a social function by setting social agenda,influence the opinion in society,mobilize people toward a course and they also act as a glue to the society.
The political role the media play in society are,the media serve as a watchdog,gatekeeper,agitate for change,analyze national issues and also investigate problems or issues.They also serve as a mediator.
Economically,the media serve as an employment creation to the public or society in which they are located and educate the public on issues like sanitation, voting.