Media theory

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Media theory
  1. Manipulative theory
    1. Mass media is controlled by the elite that uses it with the sole purpose of preserving it's own position
    2. Hegemonic theory
      1. Those who work in the media have a particular view due to their education, age, social class etc and the therefore write from a bias persepective
      2. Pluralist theory
        1. What individuals choose to watch and read is based upon their own outlook and interests
          1. The media reflects opinion rather than shapes it
          2. Media influence
            1. Selective exposure
              1. We chose what we expose ourselves to
              2. Selective retention
                1. We remember what is important to us
                2. Selective perception
                  1. We perceive things in different ways
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