The Content and Character of News Programming Can Have Far-Reaching

question 26

Essay

The content and character of news programming can have far-reaching political consequences.Discuss three kinds of media effects and give a detailed example of each.Is there any bias in the kind of issues media chooses to report? Explain.

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Definitions:

Opiate of the Masses

A metaphor for something that dulls awareness and leads to passive acceptance, originally describing religion's effect on society and its divisions.

Working Class

A social group consisting of people employed in lower tier jobs, often involving manual labor or industrial work, and typically characterized by lower income and educational levels.

Religion

A system of beliefs, practices, and moral values centered around the worship of a higher power or deity.

Group Consensus

A mutual agreement or collective unanimous decision-making process within a group.