CMNS 130 Lecture Notes - Lecture 11: Alternative Media, Liberal Democracy, Communication Studies
16 Jul 2016
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Week 10 readings question number 2 (make sure you study!! Has examined the links between media and power, and . Argues that the media in liberal democracies silences and/or ignores dissent. Points out the influence advertisers have on commercial media. It excepts and depicts audiences based off their purchasing power. Refutes neo-liberal perspectives on benefits of free market. Media activism & alternative media: change through policy process. Transparency for workers and supply chains: create alternative media. Definitional debates and terms: some prefer independent , autonomous , or community media. We can define alternative media (at least initially) as non-corporate, non-state media. What problems is alternative media trying to solve. Lack of certain voices and identities within the mainstream media. Encourage employers, and audience to participate, equality, and openness in decision making. Strive to be different from what they oppose. Alternative media are media that chal;lenge dominant or mainstream media.
