Exam 6: The Mass Media

Which of the following statements concerning media portrayal of gender roles would the feminist perspective most likely endorse?

Globalization of the dominant ideology has weakened the dominating reach of the U.S.into the rest of the world.

If someone failed to contribute money because massive amounts of media coverage made him or her less sensitive to the needs of victims of the 2010 earthquake in Haiti,this would be an example of

People ignoring credible warnings about terrorist attacks due to the massive amounts of coverage in the aftermath of September 11,2001,is an example of

The function of media advertising is to support the economy,provide information about products,and underwrite media costs associated with

Who predicted over 45 years ago that the rise of electronic media would create a "global village," thereby reducing the barriers created by physical distance?

There is very little representation of the racial diversity of the U.S.on television,even though ________ percent of all youths in the U.S.are children of color.

Discuss the similarities between the conflict perspective and feminist perspective regarding the significance of the media in shaping social attitudes.

Among the major sociological perspectives of functionalism,conflict theory,interactionism,and the feminist perspective,conflict theorists would be most likely to suggest that the mass media serve a useful function in society by bringing members together in a collective experience.

The U.S.is a major player in the global media domain.However,other nations play a role in creating a dominant ideology,as evidenced by the popularity of ________,which originated in Sweden.

A major network news agency that discourages reporting of issues concerning homosexuality is most likely practicing

Which sociological perspective is more likely to study the media's influence on society from the micro level to determine how social behavior is shaped?

Around the world,the introduction of new technology has created new social norms.

Discuss the role of the media from the conflict perspective.Define the term gatekeeping and give examples to illustrate its effects on society.

According to data collected in 2009 concerning the use of the Internet,

Which sociological perspective(s)would be most likely to emphasize that the mass media exacerbate many divisions in our society,including those based on gender,race,ethnicity,and social class?

Worldwide,low-income groups,racial and ethnic minorities,rural residents,and the citizens of developing countries have far less access than others to the latest technologies.This gap is referred to as the

Fans of the TV show Star Trek (known as Trekkies)meet in costume at a convention celebrating the anniversary of the show's conception.Which sociological perspective would be most likely to focus attention on this event?

People,organizations,and public issues appearing regularly on the covers of prominent magazines is a method used to

The narcotizing dysfunction can desensitize an audience to suffering and can influence the degree to which that audience might conclude that a solution to a crisis has already been found.