Which of the Following Views Do Conflict Theorists and Functionalists

question 161

Multiple Choice

Which of the following views do conflict theorists and functionalists share with respect to their analysis of mass media?

• A) a top-down, deterministic view of the mass media's role in society
• B) that core values supported by mass media serve the interests of society in general
• C) that powerful elites control the media in support of their own interests
• D) that audiences of the mass media interpret the messages in many different ways

---

Definitions:

Offshoring

The practice of relocating business processes or services to another country, often to reduce costs.

Shift-work Parents

Parents who work non-traditional hours outside the typical 9-to-5 work schedule, which may impact family routines and childcare arrangements.

Adolescents

Refers to young people in the stage of development between childhood and adulthood, typically between the ages of 13 and 19.

Underemployed Workers

Individuals who are working in a job that does not fully utilize their skills and abilities or who are working fewer hours than they prefer.