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 58 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
:D TYSM

ecabral0

  • Member
  • Posts: 310
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Wow, this really help

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

The lipid bilayer is made of phospholipids. They are arranged in a double layer because one of their ends is attracted to water while the other is repelled by water.

Did you know?

To prove that stomach ulcers were caused by bacteria and not by stress, a researcher consumed an entire laboratory beaker full of bacterial culture. After this, he did indeed develop stomach ulcers, and won the Nobel Prize for his discovery.

Did you know?

Though “Krazy Glue” or “Super Glue” has the ability to seal small wounds, it is not recommended for this purpose since it contains many substances that should not enter the body through the skin, and may be harmful.

Did you know?

Pubic lice (crabs) are usually spread through sexual contact. You cannot catch them by using a public toilet.

Did you know?

In inpatient settings, adverse drug events account for an estimated one in three of all hospital adverse events. They affect approximately 2 million hospital stays every year, and prolong hospital stays by between one and five days.

Booker T. Washington in his office at Tuskegee Institute, 1900. Washington chose a policy of accommo Booker T. Washington in his office at Tuskegee Institute, 1900. Washington chose a policy of accommo
The cultural and racial–ethnic diversity of today’s work force has led to the need for diversity ... The cultural and racial–ethnic diversity of today’s work force has led to the need for diversity ...
Sexual Scripts in the Media Sexual Scripts in the Media
Topic Media Topic Media
Topic Media Topic Media
Topic Media Topic Media
Video: Conjunctivitis

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library