Media Critique and Modernity Concepts

These flashcards cover key concepts from the lecture regarding media critique, ownership, societal development, and the portrayal of class in media.

What do neo-Marxists criticize about media ownership?

They argue that the bourgeois owners of media companies do not micro-manage content but only control the big picture.

What do pluralists believe regarding media proprietors?

Pluralists argue that proprietors are mainly businessmen and do not control media content; instead, editors have autonomy.

According to Curran, what influences Murdoch's interventions in his publications?

Murdoch's interventions are based more on commercial needs and sales rather than being part of the ideological state apparatus.

What do many sociologists question about the audience's role in media consumption?

They question the idea of a passive audience that receives dominant ideology from above.

What is Tunstall and Palmer's view on government interests in media control?

They suggest that the government is not interested in controlling media due to regulatory favors and allows media to operate freely.

What is the essence of modernity according to the notes?

Modernity results from the enlightenment project that emphasizes science-based facts, nationalism, capitalism, rationality, and individualism.

What concept do late modernity theorists propose regarding societal development?

Late modernity does not mark the beginning of a new era but rather the development of existing societal structures.

What does postmodernism signify in societal terms?

Postmodernism represents fragmentation, choice, consumer identity, and hyper-reality, where individuals struggle to discern what is realistic.

What did the study reveal about social mobility and class representation in media?

The study indicates that the portrayal of the 'poor' is not a significant theme in mainstream media narratives.

How does the media's representation of characters like Aladdin contribute to public perception?

Characters like Aladdin often reinforce stereotypes and depict the struggles of the 'poor' while not accurately representing the broader issues of poverty.