This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: 25. Which of the following statements regarding racial and ethnic stereotyping and the media is ... (Read 133 times)

vicky

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 586
on: Jul 2, 2018
25. Which of the following statements regarding racial and ethnic stereotyping and the media is true?
 
  a. The media portrays racial, ethnic, and gender stereotypes in order to expose them as false.
  b. Some media may reinforce existing racial, ethnic, and gender stereotypes as well as create new ones.
  c. Racial and ethnic stereotyping often involves the creation of racial or ethnic characters with desirable attributes.
  d. Racial and ethnic stereotyping in the media is usually unintentional.

Question 2

The idea that a ruling class is using the media to control the working class peoples' thoughts is the
 
  a. use and gratification theory.
  b. symbolic interactionist perspective.
  c. hegemony theory.
  d. functionalist perspective.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

Ptupou85

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 334
Reply #1 on: Jul 2, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: b. Some media may reinforce existing racial, ethnic, and gender stereotypes as well as create new ones.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: hegemony theory.


vicky

  • Member
  • Posts: 586
Reply 2 on: Jul 2, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

sailorcrescent

  • Member
  • Posts: 334
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Many medications that are used to treat infertility are injected subcutaneously. This is easy to do using the anterior abdomen as the site of injection but avoiding the area directly around the belly button.

Did you know?

Oxytocin is recommended only for pregnancies that have a medical reason for inducing labor (such as eclampsia) and is not recommended for elective procedures or for making the birthing process more convenient.

Did you know?

In Eastern Europe and Russia, interferon is administered intranasally in varied doses for the common cold and influenza. It is claimed that this treatment can lower the risk of infection by as much as 60–70%.

Did you know?

Drugs are in development that may cure asthma and hay fever once and for all. They target leukotrienes, which are known to cause tightening of the air passages in the lungs and increase mucus productions in nasal passages.

Did you know?

For high blood pressure (hypertension), a new class of drug, called a vasopeptidase blocker (inhibitor), has been developed. It decreases blood pressure by simultaneously dilating the peripheral arteries and increasing the body's loss of salt.

Culture Media and Isolates Culture Media and Isolates
How to convert verbal statements into algebraic equations (Part 1) How to convert verbal statements into algebraic equations (Part 1)
Ethnic Fractionalization versus GDP per Capita Ethnic Fractionalization versus GDP per Capita
My brain in social media and studies My brain in social media and studies
Topic Media Topic Media
Social Media Tools for Education Social Media Tools for Education
Video: Kinetic parameters & Kinetic experiment

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library