What Is at Stake When There Is Numerical Underrepresentation and a Biased

question 85

Essay

What is at stake when there is numerical underrepresentation and a biased portrayal of minority groups in the mass media?

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Definitions:

Duty

A legal or moral obligation to act or refrain from acting in a certain manner.

Mediation

A dispute resolution process involving a neutral third party who helps the conflicting parties reach a voluntary, mutually acceptable agreement.

Arbitration

A method of dispute resolution where a neutral third party, called an arbitrator, makes a binding decision to settle a dispute.

Judicial Review

The process by which a court examines the actions of public sector bodies to ensure they are lawful and constitutional.