SOC 105 Chapter Notes - Chapter 6: Vivian Gornick, Todd Gitlin, Media Monitoring
2 Mar 2015
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Chapter 6 (topic 4) sociology reading: mass media, a term that refers to the print and electronic means of communication that carry messages to widespread audiences, clear impact: ex. Tv dinners made for couch potatoes: through the media, we expand our understanding of people and events beyond what we experience in person. Functionalist: they also socialize us, enforce social norms, confer status, and promote consumption. Unquestionably, the mass media play a significant role in providing a collective experience for members of society. In the palestinian-held gaza strip, hamas a group better known for its suicide-bombing campaigns (and the current ruling party of palestine) launched a television program meant to familiarize children with the. Some newspapers and web sites carry regularly updated lists of the most heavily researched individuals and topics of the week. In some cases, advertising becomes part of the entertainment industry. (separate point: yet, related to these functions are dysfunctions.
