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Personally, I think the television had a massive impact on dealing with social problems, for better and for worse. First of all, the TV is a great tool to catch up on the latest news worldwide. It can help people know about what happened today, and warn people about disasters before it starts, with shows like "Chuyển động 24h". Second, television also helps spread awareness about many problems the world is facing today, such as poverty, hunger, crime and much more. A few examples are "Cặp lá yêu thương" and "Điều ước thứ 7". Finally, it help us get entertained with many channels having very awesome game shows, like "Ai là triệu phú". But, not all the TV did to us are good. Some people are literally addicted to the TV and never stops watching their favorite channels.

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It's not difficult to grasp just how far-reaching the impact of mass media and specifically television is on viewers, who may or may not be in for educational programmes themselves. As Marshall McLuhan puts it, "Television is teaching all the time.", but what exactly do we learn from TV? The truth is that we, as the loyal audience as well as the critics, have been given a chance to find fault with a great many TV programmes, especially in dealing with social problems (gender inequality, discrimination, representation or lack thereof, etc.). Here are some of the dilemmas surrounding TV's coverage of these problems:
- How often is it the case that a marginalized group and its supporters worldwide are pushing for a fairer, more accurate representation on TV?
+) Unfortunately, stereotypes about the LQBT+ community and "minor" cultures are still abundant in TV coverage, which is commonly traced back to the Hays Code period of the black-and-white era to the widely circulated children's cartoons produced by the Disney conglomerate.
=> Furthers the public's reluctance to recognize this community.
+) There's still debate over whether it is better for LGBT+ people to have misrepresentation or no representation at all when the media has proven to be slanted.
+) Attempts to include graphics in fund/awareness-raising programmes featuring "minor" cultures and other vulnerable groups may not be the best. Some are too afraid to use impactful images, while others are already causing backlash by their excessive and sometimes demonizing use of (stereotypical) tropes and propaganda. There's a fine line in between that is yet to be respected by polarised news channels like Fox News, for example.
- Similarly, sexism is more often than not propagated as another social norm through the production of drama series, sitcoms and other entertainment shows in the developing world. This, combined with the growing distinction of social media and its "age-free" demographic from traditional media, is already creating a sort of disdain for the insipid or biased nature of certain television channels (that is slow to change).
- TV advertisements are blatantly promoting consumerism with unique? jingles and dances (that are not necessarily inspiring).
- In the more extreme cases of countries like North Korea or Afghanistan, we also learn that strict governmental regulations of media, which allows little to no room for press freedom, has caused mass public ignorance of inequalities and thus failure to solve domestic social problems.
..I hope this rough draft has set you on fire ("I hate how polarising this weird report is.") and motivated you to seek further coverage of the issue of TV and social problems.

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With it's huge role in everyone's daily life, TV is a great tool to deal with social problems. Spreading positive actions, warning people with recorded accidents, updating news on politics in VN and around the world, letting viewers see the issue in society, ... These are just some of what TVs can do using it's large variety of programmes. For example, "Cặp lá yêu thương" focus on troubled, underprivileged people. Raising awareness among citizens and enables them to make generous donations. Not only spreads positive messages, TV also informs of horrible, malicious, deranged acts. Consequently, audiences are more cautious of dangers which lurk in dark corners of our society.

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I personally believe that though television has been proved to have myriads of demerits, it, in fact, still has redeeming value, especially in dealing with social problems. As a source of information, TV covers multiple fields, including current affairs, disease outbreak news, economic crises, conflicts and so on. Therefore, citizen throughout the country can be apprised of up-to-date news.  Nonetheless, documentaries and reality shows that delve into public issues are now gaining in popularity. These programs spread awareness of such matters and encourage people to take actions and tackle them. To illustrate, “The 7th wish” – a reality show debuted in 2014 would be a case in point. The heartbreaking show raised people’s empathy and inspired more and more individuals to engage in charity work, providing help for the disadvantaged. All of the above-mentioned points reinforce my firm believe that television is irrefutably efficient in addressing social issues.

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For those who watch television a lot, it can be very effective in some ways that our society finds everyday matters acceptable.  Over the past decades, television has moved strongly toward being a positive political force. Nowadays, most multi-character programmes feature racial integration, without stereotyping, and close to the same (though often still with at least some stereotyping) with regard to sexual preferences. They have been thought to attenuate the effects of social issues. However, that is where the fault lies - racism and sexism were merely insubstantial in the face of our modern problems. Obesity, for example, has remained an enigmatic threat towards mortality for many a time. If television is still accepted as another medium to discourage obesity, then why are obesity rates worldwide increasing? In fact, worldwide obesity has nearly tripled since 1975, which further signifies that television has little or no effect in reducing obesity. Another example is smoking, the leading cause of preventable diseases, disablities and deaths. Here we have a comedy-drama television series, "Bones". If one was to binge-watch "Bones" through its twelve seasons, one may be shocked at the series' countless smoking instances. The effectiveness of television imagery in defining what is recognizably desirable and correct versus that of abnormality and unpleasantness, in truth, is absolutely terrrifying. In other words, what our future holds is indeed, concerning.

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As technology evolves further and further, so does our society; and with these advancements, comes more problems.  And what better way to address these problems than one of the most influential sources of information ever introduced in recent times - television. For example, news programs have always been something to look forward to in nearly everybody's daily lives. They discuss important events and bring awareness to political as well as social issues, giving us a more detailed perspective on things like poverty or world hunger. There are also reality shows which focus specifically on these topics and aim to solve them through charity such as “Điều ước thứ 7” or “Việc tử tế”. Thanks to these programs, we are able to get a glimpse into the lives of those who are forced to live in rather unfortunate circumstances and are given the opportunity to more or less change their lives for the better. Not only that, dramas are also an incredibly effective tool in bringing certain issues to light, although derived from fiction they may be. And with that, it is without question that TV is still a crucial component in improving our society

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Even when social media seems to be more popular among the younger generations nowadays, television still stands its place as the most reliable and influential source of information. As more TV programs, such as movies, documentaries, or reality shows, are bringing up controversial social issues, more people become aware of the community they live in. It is without a doubt that television shows provide viewers with a broad range of news. Issues ranging from Covid-19 effects to traffic fatalities are covered on news channels, which help raise awareness and motivate viewers to discuss such problems. For example, "The 7th wish" which is a famous program in Vietnam shows viewers the difficult lives of people in need and how the crew went on to help them fulfill their dreams. Programs like so are great examples to show that television has a great impact on how we  handle social issues.

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Television is a vital piece of everyone's daily routine. Furthermore, it is a source of information that attracts a huge amount of viewers. As a result, television's influence on the public is boundless. This is demonstrated by many Vietnamese TV shows. "Because you're worth it," "Nice Things," and "The Seventh Wish," to name a few, are popular television series that provide a different perspective on people's lives and help you comprehend that there are still people trying to make ends meet and how fortunate you are to live a regular life. These programs can help convey messages and raise awareness among viewers. Finally, I'd like to summarize what i've mentioned so far that it is apparent that television is effective in dealing with social issues.

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Ever since its presence in 1920, the television has always been one of the most common form of entertainment and a credible source of information. Needless to say, the television has a great influence on various aspects of the society. There are a myriad TV programs, covering a broad ranges of different social issues. This, alongside its unique audiovisual feature and omnipresence, has helped raise public awareness about controversial problems, or topics that need more public attention - over the past few decades. Therefore, in my opinion, television is one of the most effective medium in dealing with social problems

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As one of the biggest sources of information, television plays an important role in tackling social problems. Although there are many sources of information nowadays, news programs stand out as one of the most reliable news outlets because it is regulated and factually checked before being aired. It is also because of this reason that thousands if not millions of people turn to news programs like "Chuyển động 24h" or "Thời sự" for their daily news. This creates a good opportunity for news programs to raise awareness about social issues like poverty or recently the covid pandemic.

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It is blatantly clear that there is a rise in the number of TV programs, including talk shows, documentaries and dramas surrounding some ever-present issues in the society such as social evils or environmental problems. They display appalling images and convey some thought-provoking messages, which greatly help raise the awareness of the public about these controversial issues. Viewers consequently tend to discuss about the feasible solutions to the problems with their friends and get themselves involved in dealing with them. For instance, National Geographic is one of the initial programs in the globe creating videos on the real situations of the environment nowadays. Viewers not only gain knowledge about the culprits of the issues but also some rational solutions to them. It has recently been recorded the growing number of Vietnamese programs focusing on social issues such as "Cap la yeu thuong", which give an account of the lives of the underprivileged. Thanks to the program, people now acknowledge that some people even have worse living condition than them and are more satisfied with their daily life. Furthermore, the year 2021 recorded up to over 11200 viewers donating to the program. All in all, with the aforementioned reasons, besides the purpose of entertainment, TV is instrumental in addressing hot social issues.

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Television, or TV programs to be specific, play a vital role in handling social issues. To clarify, TV viewers have been proliferating and social issues are raising concerns these days. Therefore, knowing that any information on TV can be, to a certain extent, obtained by its viewers, creators have made TV programs that help raise awareness of social problems. Having watched these shows, some people may turn their awareness into actions that actually help with social issues. For instance, "cặp lá yêu thương" is a TV charity project created by "trung tâm tin tức vtv24". Any reported individual or community living in adversity will be introduced to the audience, enabling kind-hearted people to transfer money through the TV crew. Since being produced, thousands of destitute individuals and many poverty-stricken areas have been assisted financially.

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Television nowadays is effective in dealing with social problems but only to some extent. The modern society provides more freedom and personal creativity, especially for the media. This enables shows and films to dig deeper into the cruder, harsher, more unforgiving side of life. They teaches valuable life lessons and encourage people to be better themselves. However, this is not always the case. While some charity shows are created with good intentions, others merely exist for entertainment purposes. This in turn may have adverse effects as audiences might recognise them as ham-fisted and hollow attempts to gain popularity by exploiting people's compassion.

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More and more television shows are being produced by the minute to cater to all sorts of tastes, thus the introduction programmes dedicated to solving social issues. With billions of TV viewers around the globe, PSAs and anit-drugs campaigns in the form of TV ads would have no problem penetrating every nook and cranny of any household. This also means television can be a great tool to spread the word about positive and heart-warming actions, urging people to do the same. A good example would be the "Việc tử tế" segment of the news , or the "Cặp lá yêu thương" segment calling out for donations fron generous souls. Of course, there exeptions. Many A-list celebrities hop on the bandwagon to advertise themselves as a good example for young people, doing good deeds and helping those in need. The reality: they are painting a white lie just to make some profit for themselves and their influence means they get away with it most of the time. But all in all, the majority of social issues related programmes are aimed at creating a better world and television is the best tool for it yet.

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The television is a powerful medium for providing citizens with daily news and other social problems. It goes without saying that television programs help the public stay informed about major world problems such as the COVID-19 pandemic and other global issues. Furthermore, television programs address domestic issues such as gender inequality, domestic violence and poverty. However, as informative as the television is, it still has some drawbacks. More specifically, the television programs still have some drawbacks. The news published through news channels on TV are controlled very tightly, and is often very one-sided. This discourages viewers from thinking about the social problems from different viewpoints. Considering all of the aforementioned points, I believe that while television is effective in dealing with social problems to an extent, ultimately, it still has its own limitations.

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It is without doubt that televisions role in tackling social problems and its influence on what people think has for a long time stayed unmatched. The biggest example is news channels like "chuyển động 24h" informing the public with the most recent changes in society. Another way television can tackle social issues is by adressing them through tv shows .To find an example of this you need to look no furthur than in "rap việt", a popular show which has managed to bring rap in Vietnam to mainstream media, encouraged more young people to pursue this genre of music and destroy the notion that rap is something violent and vulgar that those of older generations may still have. In short television is and will continue to have a profound effect in dealing with societal issues

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I believe that as a source of information, television holds a crucial position in handling social issues. TV's ubiquity is one of the most compelling reasons to get on board, as it grants people of multiple social classes access to current affairs, allowing room for larger-scale, open discussions.  Alongside its omnipresence, television keeps viewers informed through national broadcasting channels that cover a variety of topics, from contemporary financial crises to social diseases. Furthermore, with the help of real-time documentaries, television gives viewers an outlook on human adversities. As an instance, we have the programmes "the 7th wish", "as if there were no seperations" that aim to touch the viewers' heart, therefore raise understanding and empathy which contribute suffieciently to building a tight-knit community.

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In the old days, informing people about a serious issue was a daunting task, as With the number of actually effective means of propagating being painfully scarce, spreading awareness about a problem required many resources yet yielded few achievements. Nowadays, blessed with the omnipresence of televisions, people regardless of class, age or location are able to approach heated social problems. Having billions of viewers from around the globe, barriers between propagandas and viewers are virtually invisible. Considering the fact that hundreds of millions of families gather around to have dinner while watching the news on TVs, it is just a matter of time before campaigns about gender equality, saving the animals and helping the disadvantaged are imprinted in the minds of viewers. Yet we have all forgotten a crucial issue: Televisions channels are not home to only educational and informative campaigns about the underprivileged. We cannot turn a blind eye to the fact is that although it does indeed host thousands of informative and helpful propagandas, it is also diluted by other programmes including soap operas and distracting, annoying advertisements. We cannot ban these on TVs, because not only do they make up to most of the sales of television channels; whereas promoting propagandas earn little money. This is not to mention the embarrassing fact that many television programmes and advertisements still contain internalised misogyny, homophobia, transphobia, racism and body-shaming messages - which are often deemed social norms and therefore not serious enough to be criticised and forced to change. To conclude, the answer to the question of whether televisions are effective in raising awareness about social issues is yes, but not effective enough. To raise its productivity in informing people about social problems, we need to focus on addressing the issues of televisions. Because, as aforementioned, advertisement cannot simply be eliminated, it ought to be limited so as not to distract viewers from messages about social issues. Regarding the problem of the outdated, internalised stereotypes about genders, races and sexualities in televisions, I am optimistic that this is about to change soon. This is because the young generation nowadays, who are mostly freed from such hackneyed ideas and are very much educated about these issues, are starting to dominate the television industry.

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Thanks to TV, people can easily make an approach to many sources of information including hot issues in our society. Therefore, I think TV plays a crucial part in solving these issues. First of all, TV helps people to stay updated with social problems. The information about COVID 19 provided by TV programs was a typical illustration. Secondly, many dark sides are pointed out via TV programs. For example, the lack of transparency in charity funding of many influential people was brought out into the open through programs such as "24h movement", "Vietnam today". Consequently, they had to raise their voice and correct their mistakes when doing charity work. Lastly, TV programs are able to spread the good. It is the good that check many social issues so television is highly effective in coping with these problems. All the aforementioned reasons have indicated quite an effect of TV in dealing with social problems.

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As there is a myriad of programmes on TV serving not only entertaining but also educational purposes,their influence on the broad public view of social problems is immeasurable.Such programmes are thought-provoking and insightful.which is considered as deterrent to any kind of malpratices .For example, recently on VTV,we can see the news of the latest charity funding scandal among the most famous artists in Viet Nam being propagated .As the story unfolds, it has come to the fore that  although many figures in the entertaining industry including Thuy Tien, Hoai Linh,etc fund-raised for the underprivileged in good faith, they ended up being  publicly condemned by VTV due to their lack of transparency in making public the use of money donated voluntarily by people from other regions of VN .As a result, many of such celebrities have had to admit their short-comings and make a promise of not repeating it to the public.

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I agree that TV shows have an influential impact on dealing with our social problems. Despite having a stigma of being manipulative and brain-washing, televisions do offer many programs that pledged to help the underprivileged and promote selfless actions of individuals. For instance in Vietnam we have “Điều ước thứ 7”, “Vì bạn xứng đáng”, “Việc tử tế”, etc, all of which are very popular TV shows that use their fame for the good of others. In these programs, many first-hand footages of harsh living conditions are shown, helping us to empathize for the disadvantaged. Furthermore, since TVs are virtually omnipresent, promoting these shows can inspire many people to take care for others and make our society a less divided one

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Aside from entertainment, television is an invaluable source of information, having a multitude of news channels and documentaries to keep viewers up-to-date with the latest social problems. Whether it be new Covid-19 cases, environmental issues, or even a country's economic status, it seems as though they are always addressing social issues on the news channels. For instance, VTV 1 has the program "24h movement" that airs at half-past six every day, covering all the main events not just in Vietnam but also around the globe, such as the state of the pandemic or ongoing conflicts between countries, which help viewers to stay in the know at all times. Not just the "24h movement" program alone, there are so many TV programs out there to address social problems, and it just goes to show how effective television can be at dealing with social problems.

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More and more TV programmes, including reality shows, dramas and documentaries, refer to social problems such as increased traffic fatalities and environmental issues. They are bold and provocative, which can help spread awaress of these issues and encourage public discussion about how to address them. For example, with the advent of " the 7th wish" or " as no separation ever", viewers see the intricacy of human sufferings and the anguished cases of the underprivileged. These programs are the prime examples to show that TV has more power and conscience to do more than create laughs and sell automobiles