"The media has made morality almost a thing of the past." How true is this in your country?

Qing Huang's thoughts... (2T23)

Morality is the social fabric upon which we build out civilisation. It is the foundation that all things, including media, rests on. Media can never replace morality as the pillar of society. What media can do is to strengthen morality, or in certain cases, shift the position of this pillar.

Media serves as a moral compass to society, through its power in drawing attention of masses to specific incidents which infringe upon the sacred grounds of morality, condemning the trespassers. In the daily news, we often read about criminals trials and watch television programmes depicting criminals being brought to justice. In this sense, media strengthens morality by constantly reminding us right from wrong...Media has effectively helped society to discern right from wrong strengthening the grounds of morality.

While some forms of unconventional media glorifies deviance, such provocative forms of art are actually based on the audience being discerning. Movies and books which explore concepts of violence and promiscuity thrive only because they are deviation from convention, hence attract curious individuals seeking a break from reality. Despite exalting such taboo acts, they stem from the premise that they are wrong in nature, thereby unwittingly strengthening the moral pillar of society. While a stray soul or two may have their minds corrupted, the educated and discerning audience will be able to wake from the alternative reality and back into socially accepted behaviour.

We must also examine the deeper concept of morality. Morality is relative and often, is what the society decides it to be. Historical evidence shows that every generation thinks that the younger generation are more morally corrupt, regardless of the influence, or even existence of media.

Ed: Mature ideas and argument. Could also consider how morality is an inherent part of human consciousness--ingrained in our biology. Examples should respond to Singapore more specifically.