Marxism

Question 1

Milliband

Answer 1

Ruling class using media to control society - creates false picture that capitalism is good

Concerned about impact of media + stated that - “Media is the new opium of the people”
Example mindless scrolling on Tiktok

Question 2

Curran

Answer 2

press barons open about propagandist role + more conservative supporting

example - Rupert Murdoch high control over media content , everything biased

Question 3

Bagdikian

Answer 3

notes in 1983 50 corporations controlled the vast majority of all news media in the USA
example - Rupert Murdoch owns majority of media outlets = biased

Question 4

Doyle

Answer 4

examination + control patterns of ownership important for:
- all points of view need to be heard for society to be democratic
- abuse of power + influence of elite must be monitored