Roles of media

• Hub of information - media source information
• Voice of common people - to express thoughts or opinion
• Bridge to the world - we use media to connect
• Mirrors of society - shows the characteristics of people
• Watchdog of the government - expose the wrongdoings of the government
• Promoters of transparency - report issues during election etc
• Means of cultural expression- media allows people to express their culture/identity
• Advocate of fairness and equality- media shouldn't be biased