Exam 6: Mass Media and Social Media

The personalized approach to news information gathering was referred to by Cass Sunstein (2002)as

Which of the sociological perspectives would express concern about those with power,whether media companies or governments,exercising control over what people can see and read?

For developing nations,the consequences of the global disconnect are far more serious than an inability to surf the Net.

Sociologist Paul Lazarsfeld

Magazines would be considered

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

Discuss the role of the media from the functionalist perspective and give examples to illustrate the impact of the media on social life.

Which sociological perspective would likely contend that the role of the mass media is to provide socialization,enforce social norms through public events,and create social stability and cohesion through collective experiences?

Feminists typically share the view of conflict theorists that the mass media stereotype and misrepresent social reality.

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?

Discuss how the interactionist view is useful in analyzing the role of the audience when trying to understand the impact of the media on social life.

Media advertising contributes to a

Which of the following would the functionalist perspective most likely view as creating the greatest collective experience?

The creation of unreliable generalizations that distort the reality of persons,groups,and cultures is indicative of

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

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

Fans of the TV show Star Trek 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?

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

Which of the following is considered one way the media reaffirm proper behavior in society?

The complex issues of censorship can be considered to be an illustration of