How cinema can be used as a medium of raising social awareness - Samuel D'souza (210)


 

Cinema is the best tool to spread social awareness in the modern society, either it being political, social or economic and giving us the latest insight about what is happening in our world, making us aware about our rights, creating social awareness against the evils in our society, what new things that are happening around us and exposing the corrupt politicians. Cinema films can give viewers a different view of society than their used to, broadening their horizons and making them think about problems in a new way.Cinema is a reflection of our society which reflects on our past, present and future.It is a powerful vehicle for education, publicity and culture.Movies are considered to be one of the most popular medium of mass communication in the world which is equally effective in every part of society.It is reachable to all parts of society such as people of small villages, towns and big cities in every language.Movies had a big number of audience, so it can easily spread social awareness among people about human rights, pollution, education and many more.

According to a survey 54.5% people like to watch cinema sometimes while 36.4% of people watch it very often, where we only 9.1% watch it rarely.This means everyone likes to watch cinema. There is no one who isn’t affected by cinema so it is a very effective medium.

Some of the movies which are related to social awareness are “mother India” in 1957 on women’s condition.Jai ho” in 2014 on helping others in need. “Jai Bharat” on communal peace in 1939.”Nayak” in 2001 talks about The corruption In India. So in conclusion movies can open the eyes to what’s out there for us and shows us what problems are happening constantly in the world around us.

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