Media and the News (AQA A-Level Sociology): Flashcards
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Definition of media
Definition of media
Forms of communication society uses to share info with public
Content analysis method
Content analysis method
Measuring how often words/phrases/themes appear in media
Semiotics research method
Semiotics research method
Studying signs and codes used in media content
Cross-media ownership meaning
Cross-media ownership meaning
Same companies owning different types of media
Bagdikian (2004) finding on US media
Bagdikian (2004) finding on US media
5 huge corporations own most American media
% of US media owned by major corporations
% of US media owned by major corporations
90% (owned by 7 major corps)
Censorship definition
Censorship definition
Controlling media by removing messages before audiences see them
Traditional Marxism view on media owners
Traditional Marxism view on media owners
Owners manipulate content to serve ruling class interests
Cultural hegemony meaning
Cultural hegemony meaning
One set of ideas dominating over alternative perspectives
Frankfurt School 'false needs' concept
Frankfurt School 'false needs' concept
Advertising makes people feel they need goods from capitalism
Pluralist view on media control
Pluralist view on media control
Media reflects society's values, not controlled by elites
Pluralist point: professional independence
Pluralist point: professional independence
Journalists follow codes ensuring objective, unbiased reporting
Postmodernist pluralist view
Postmodernist pluralist view
Consumption shapes identity; new media increases diversity
Curran (2003) criticism of pluralists
Curran (2003) criticism of pluralists
Owners continue to interfere in media production
Miliband (1973) argument
Miliband (1973) argument
Owners supporting capitalism have ultimate control