The Media-2 Flashcards
(20 cards)
Which body regulates the press in the UK?
The Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO)
IPSO was established to oversee the conduct of the press and handle complaints.
What term means the uncritical over-reliance by journalists on ‘facts’ produced by government spin doctors and public relations experts?
Churnalism
Churnalism highlights the lack of original reporting and critical analysis in journalism.
What term means owning all stages in the production, distribution, and consumption of a product?
Vertical Integration
Vertical integration allows companies to control the entire supply chain.
What are the three filters before media affects the audience?
- Ownership
- Advertisement
- Audience feedback
These filters determine how media content is shaped and presented to the audience.
Who linked the moral panic about gangsta-rap to gun crime?
Stanley Cohen
Cohen explored the societal reactions to music and its perceived influence on violence.
Give one example of public broadcasting media.
BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation)
The BBC is known for its public service broadcasting funded by license fees.
Which sociologist is associated with the Cult of femininity?
Angela McRobbie
McRobbie’s work examined how femininity is constructed and represented in media.
What are the four main perspectives on media ownership?
- Pluralism
- Marxism
- Liberalism
- Cultural Studies
Each perspective offers a different analysis of how media ownership impacts society.
What term means including a limited number of minority group members only because it is felt that this is expected?
Tokenism
Tokenism often leads to superficial representation without genuine inclusion.
What are the 4 main functions the media performs for individual audiences according to Blumer and McQuail?
- Surveillance
- Interpretation
- Socialization
- Entertainment
These functions highlight the roles media plays in society and individual lives.
McQuail, Bulmer et al suggested that the media is consumed by people in what four ways?
- Information
- Personal identity
- Integration and social interaction
- Entertainment
This categorization illustrates the diverse reasons people engage with media.
What is meant by popular culture?
Cultural activities or products that are widely consumed by the general public
Popular culture often reflects the interests and trends of society.
Identify 4 ways that the old are stereotypically represented in the media.
- Dependent
- Incompetent
- Unattractive
- Out of touch
These stereotypes can reinforce negative perceptions of aging in society.
Which sociologist is associated with the idea of moral panics and folk devils created by the media?
Stanley Cohen
Cohen’s work on moral panics explores how media can amplify societal fears.
Which sociologist is associated with the concept of Churnalism?
Nick Davies
Davies highlighted the issues of journalistic integrity and the reliance on PR information.
What is the role of the BBFC?
To classify films and video content for age appropriateness
The British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) ensures that content is suitable for viewers.
What is the cult of femininity?
A cultural ideal that emphasizes traditional feminine traits and roles
This concept critiques how media often glorifies narrow definitions of femininity.
What are the 6 media affects models?
- Hypodermic Needle Model
- Two-Step Flow Model
- Uses and Gratifications Model
- Agenda-Setting Model
- Framing Model
- Cultivation Theory
Each model explains different ways media can influence audiences.
What is the disinhibition effect?
The phenomenon where exposure to media content reduces social inhibitions
This effect can lead to changes in behavior and attitudes.
Who is the owner of the News Corp media group?
Rupert Murdoch
Murdoch’s ownership has significant influence over global media landscapes.
