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Surveillance – the main reason we read newspapers is to find out what is going on in the world around us. We find out news, different opinions and catch up with the latest gossip and scandal.
Entertainment – One of the main reasons we read newspapers is for entertainment. Whether it’s enjoying reading the opinions of others, reading the cartoons or completing crosswords. We want to be entertained. Personal Identity – the newspaper you read what type of person are. A Daily Mirror reader will probably think very differently from a Times reader. Even if a reader does not always agree with a viewpoint the newspaper puts forward, they may still be agreeing with the values being shared and thus reinforcing their own values. Social interaction and integration – People will use many of the articles in The Times as well as The Daily Mirror as a focus of discussion with friends. It helps people feel that they are part of a common traditional culture. Becoming an active participant – increasingly newspapers, especially online editions, encourage audience input through comments and email. This is particularly important for some sections of the audience. |