The Effects of Journalism: Known
February 24, 2020
While it’s been around since the 1700s, journalism as a whole hasn’t changed much until the twentieth century. The process was relatively simple: a reporter is at the scene, they write a story about the events, the story is printed in a newspaper and then given out to the public. The routine stayed the same through every war, and crisis, and national outbreak, until the 20th century with the innovation of the computer.
Online news has completely changed how informed society as a whole is about world issues. One hundred years ago, one would not hear about a major crisis such as a hurricane or shooting until days later. Now, people are informed just minutes later or even on the scene. Without journalism, no one would know about the presidential election, the Corona Virus, or any school shooting. Without the news, the world would remain uninformed for days, and unconnected in far too many ways. Journalism even provides photography, which provides readers with a visual to show the power and provide emphasis on stories. Above are 20 of The Tiger’s best photos from across the years, each having their own story.
From photographers to reporters to readers the effects of news and media affect each person differently, however, how has journalism changed the lives of those who work in the field?
Part 2 coming soon: The effects of Journalism: Unkown