Narcotisation by Media:A Public Perspective of Crime

Since time immemorial media has dominated a considerable portion of our lives. Before the advent of modern technology, media, even though at its nascent stage, had been the news-provider to the masses. Where once news used to travel by ship, it now hurtles across the globe at light speed and is available 24 hours-a-day at the push of a button. The media modifies our thinking regarding politics, the economy, investments, what is 'in' and definitely what's not 'in'. But reporting of crime significantly alters the society's views and outlook so much so that we are almost forced to form certain judgements on the crime, the criminal and the victims which more often than not are incorrect.