1. GCSE Revision
Media and Technology

2. The Media All forms of communication, written, transmitted and oral
Books, newspapers, magazines
Television, Video, Film, DVD
Computers and the Internet
The media is an extremely powerful force within society, should it be controlled?

3. Religions and the Media
Useful – to spread the message of the religion. To reach new people through modern means of communication.
Threatening – Moral issues may not be dealt with from religious perspectives. Some programmes may be offensive. Religions sometimes on the receiving end of ‘bad press’.

4. The Impact and Effect Direct Impact Through personal choice
Gradual impact
Many people believe that certain forms of the media have a very dangerous impact on individuals, that they are not even aware of!

5. Controlling the Media Censorship of the Press
Television Censorship, e.g. the ‘watershed’
Film Classification
Virtually impossible to regulate the contents of the internet
Should there be a totally free media?

6. Religious Broadcasting
Several Christian worship programmes on TV and radio
Documentary style programmes sometimes cover topics of religious interest
Little in the UK media to serve the religious needs of other faiths – other than local radio in areas with large religious minority groups
Religious groups are allowed their own radio stations but not TV channels

7. Christianity and the Media
Many are wary of the dangerous impact of the media on society and individuals
Some would like to see stricter censorship
The law of blasphemy still exists but is rarely used to prosecute
Religious broadcasting is mainly Christian

8. Islam and the Media Concerned about the values portrayed by the media
Especially those surrounding issues of Marriage, sex and relationships
Anything blasphemous against Allah or Muhammad is deeply offensive
Advertising should be truthful and balanced