International Journal of Research in Social Sciences
  • Year: 2018
  • Volume: 8
  • Issue: 12

Impact of western filmsand Satellite Television on the Socio-cultural Conditionof Africa: the Case in Ethiopia

  • Author:
  • Tesfaye Bezabih
  • Total Page Count: 13
  • Page Number: 221 to 233

PhD Scholar, Department of Mass communication, Assam University, India.

Online published on 2 September, 2019.

Abstract

The main objective of the study is to assess the impact of western films and on the socio cultural condition of Ethiopian Youths. Teenagers are vital segment of the society in African cultures. The attitude and way of life of the youngsters in African societies have been terribly influenced by vulnerability to western movies. The researcher used a longitudinal study using a questionnaire tools for the purposively selected locales. The study applied qualitative and quantitative research methods. The findings of this study indicated the potential impact of foreign media content and popular cultural products on teen age groups

Keywords

Western films, satellite television, socio-cultural condition, KANA TV, teenagers, African society