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Capitalism
An economic system that has evolved from localized to global, influencing various frameworks worldwide.
Globalization
The process of increasing interconnectedness among countries, with advocates promoting growth and critics highlighting inequality.
Globalization Advocates
Argue that globalization promotes economic growth, increases access to goods and services, fosters innovation, and reduces poverty.
Globalization Critics
Believe globalization exacerbates inequality, erodes local cultures, benefits wealthy nations disproportionately, and leads to environmental degradation
Global Communication
Communication that transcends national boundaries, connecting diverse populations.
Local Communication
Communication focused on messages relevant to a specific country or community.
Political Economic Approach
Analyzes the impact of ownership and power structures on communication and media industries.
Cultural Imperialism
The dominance of one culture over others through media, leading to the marginalization of local cultures.
Authoritarian Theory
A mass communication theory where media is controlled by the government.
Libertarian Theory
A mass communication theory where media operates freely without government interference.
Social Responsibility Theory
A mass communication theory advocating that media should serve the public interest.
Developmental Theory
A mass communication theory emphasizing media's role in aiding national development.
Problems with Theory
Theories may oversimplify complex interactions and fail to account for all communication aspects.
Evolutionary Perspective
Views communication systems as evolving over time.
Complexity Perspective
Emphasizes the interconnectedness and unpredictability of communication networks.
Egalitarian Perspective
Advocates for equal access to communication technologies for all individuals.
Propaganda
The deliberate dissemination of information to influence public opinion, especially during conflicts.
Media Concentration
The ownership of media outlets by a few companies, limiting diversity and leading to monopolies.
Copyright Law
Legal protections for creators' rights, preventing unauthorized use of their work.
UN Resolutions
Address the need for equitable access to communication technologies globally.
Digital Divide
The gap between those with access to modern communication technologies and those without.
Peace Journalism
Media coverage that promotes conflict resolution and peacebuilding rather than sensationalizing violence.
Cultural Imperialism Labels
Other terms for cultural imperialism include media imperialism and electronic colonialism.
Net Neutrality
The principle that internet service providers should treat all data equally, ensuring fair access to information.
Philip Taylor's Discussion
Highlights the ways in which propaganda has been used to shape perceptions, both in war and peace
Media and Espionage
Can play a role in espionage by disseminating misinformation or gathering intelligence, a topic briefly discussed at the end of Chapter 8
Other Labels for Cultural Imperialism
Also referred to as media imperialism, electronic colonialism, and information imperialism in academic literature
