Media Globalization Generally Has Been Characterized by ______

question 36

Multiple Choice

Media globalization generally has been characterized by ______.

• A) the proliferation of indigenous local cultures
• B) the growth of centralized media conglomerates
• C) the growth of many small producers undermining the power of large conglomerates
• D) a shift of media ownership away from the wealthier industrialized nations

Describe Bourdieu’s theory of cultural tastes and social distinction.

Comprehend employment relations and class divisions according to Goldthorpe and Wright.

Assess the accessibility of high culture and the requirements for its appreciation.

Compare and contrast different theories and models of social stratification.

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Definitions:

Ngo Dinh Diem's

Refers to the policies and leadership of Ngo Dinh Diem, the first President of South Vietnam, whose authoritarian regime was marked by nepotism, corruption, and a strong anti-communist stance leading to widespread opposition and his eventual assassination in 1963.

Montgomery Bus Boycott

A significant event in the Civil Rights Movement where African Americans in Montgomery, Alabama, boycotted city buses from 1955 to 1956 to protest segregated seating.

Jo Ann Robinson

An American civil rights activist and educator best known for her role in the Montgomery Bus Boycott of 1955.

Middle-Class Norms

Social expectations and behaviors typically associated with the middle class, including values related to education, occupation, and lifestyle.