What is the role of media on society?

Media plays several roles in society, including serving as a means to distribute news and convey information regarding politics and education. In the United States media emerged as a dominant social figure in the 19th century. Since then, media has served the purpose of providing members of the public with real-time information on issues and news surrounding local, national and international events. The role of media is complex and varied. Sometimes, media is viewed positively by society, although it is considered overbearing and obnoxious other times. One beneficial feature of media is its use to promote education. This is achieved using several methods of communication including television shows, radio programs and literature.