Advances in Social Science, Education and Humanities Research, volume 150 3rd International Conference on Transformation in Communication (ICoTiC 2017) The Abandonment of Animal Conservation Ideology in Indonesian Television Programs Dr. Herlina Agustin, MT. Dr. Dadang Rahmat Hidayat, S.Sos., SH, M.Si Faculty of Communication Sciences Faculty of Communication Sciences, Universitas Padjadjaran Universitas Padjadjaran Bandung, Indonesia Bandung, Indonesia
[email protected] [email protected] Abstract— The mass media possesses significant roles and can be justified and used as a reference behind it. This functions amongst a society. Referring to the idea of Denis especially happens to the program that is related to McQuail, one of the roles of mass media is to be a reflection of environmental issues and the effort of natural preservation. the behavior of the people it represents. By looking at the media’s perspective, we would be able to comprehend people's opinions In Indonesia, the issue of conservation of the nature has and behaviors. Not only in the general aspects of life, but also not attracted high attention, both the mass media and the within the specific one like environmental issue as discussed in audience. The issue would be taken seriously if it has direct this article. and massive impact to human’s life, such as floods, waste problems or starvation. Other issues that do not have clear In the context of environmental sustainability, especially effects on the ecosystem are seldom to be shared by the media. related to protected animals, it could be argued that the role of Instead of educating people about the relationship between the mass media in Indonesia is still far from their function as a sustaining environment and human’s life, the media are often public education facilitators.