Use of Media to Expose the Dangers of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs)

What does a soybean, canola, cotton seed and corn all have in common? They are the most common genetically modified foods sold on the market today. The process of genetically modified foods starts by using one organism and inserting or modifying the DNA of another organism. Genetically altered foods need to be removed from everyday agriculture because of the threat of health implications that they cause. A You Tube documentary piece called Hidden dangers of GMO (Genetically Modified Organisms) is an Iconographic genre that touches on the controversial issues that the dangers GMO’s can have on our health and the health of animals. The other piece I used was a website called 50 harmful effects of genetically modified foods which is a Typographic genre that is more in depth to inform the readers of the harmful effects that it has on the health of living organisms, along with the impact it has on the environment. Both of these genres talk about the damaging effects GMO’s have on the human body but also that it can affect any living organism that is consuming these products. As newer technology expands it creates more risk factors that add negative impacts on the human health which makes it almost inevitable for us to avoid.

In the You Tube 3 piece documentary called Hidden dangers of GMO (Genetically Modified Organisms) aims its audience towards the general public. They are trying to open the eyes to the public to inform them that they need to be more aware of what they are consuming in everyday life. Most of the people in our society is not aware of what exactly GMO’s are and many are shocked when they are told of what implications this process can have on their health. The general public assumes that the FDA (Food Administration ...

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...lm uses these words and acronyms they do a good job in providing definitions so that the viewers can comprehend what the speakers are trying to say.

When comparing each genre to see which one was better at conveying its message the short film hidden dangers of GMO’s did a better job at getting its point across to its viewers. The reason being is that the documentary has more advantages over the website article. The film is able to use a more dramatic approach to connecting with its audience to inform them of the dangers GMO’s can have on the health of any living organism. Like mentioned earlier just because newer technology is developing doesn’t necessarily mean that it does not have damaging impacts on overall health of any living organism. Nevertheless, the technology to modify genes has surpassed its practicality and it’s almost inevitable for anyone to avoid.