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Unit 4.6
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1Van Dijk argued that Moral Panics often result from media stereotyping of Black People as potentially criminal.
- ATrue
- BFalse
2Which of the following have there been moral panics constructed around according to Van Dijk
- AMuslim
- BRefugees
- CImmigrants
- DTerrorism
3Which ONE of the following is not a negative ideological media representation of Islam
- AIslam is dangerous and irrational
- BAll Islamic people are likely to be terrorists according tot he media
- CIslam is a major threat to the British way of life
4Pluralists argue that newspapers aimed towards working class, avoid political content due to it having low demand, and not due to stereotypes.
- ATrue
- BFalse
5Back argues that the reporting of inner-city race disturbance involving members of minority ethnic groups in the UK, often stereotypes them as 'Riots'.
- ATrue
- BFalse
6Fundamentalists are people who take their religions literally. They often reject modern ideas such as the equality of sexes.
- ATrue
- BFalse
7Which ONE according to pluralists is not a reason why the Rich's lifestyles and actions are justified?
- AMedia portrays them as talented people who deserve their high rewards.
- BGives people hope they can achieve the high rewards.
- CThe rich often control the papers in order to benefit themselves
8Nahdi argued that some sections of the media imply that the lives of white people are more important than other ethnic groups.
- ATrue
- BFalse
9Tokenism refers to the practice of making only a symbolic effect. Eg: Including a black actor in order to give the appearance of racial inequality.
- ATrue
- BFalse
10Bennett et al found that minority ethnic groups often identify with much of the nation's TV
- ATrue
- BFalse
11Which group of theorists argued that Most Owners, editors and journalists are white and subscribe to a particular consentual view about how society should be.
- AHegemonic Marxists
- BMarxists
- CPluralists
- DFunctionalists
12Pester power refers to the ability of children to pressure and persuade their parents into buying them products.
- ATrue
- BFalse
13Which one of the following is not a representation of children
- ALittle Devils
- BBrilliant
- CSmart
- DModern
14Middle class are considered to be over-representative in the media
- ATrue
- BFalse
15McKendrick's study on the underclass found that coverage of poverty is marginal.
- ATrue
- BFalse
16Which ONE is not a representation of the elderly?
- ADisabled
- BGrumpy
- CA Burden
- DMentally Challenged
17Ageism refers to prejudice and discrimination practiced against the elderly.
- ATrue
- BFalse
18The Pink pound refers to the economic power of the elderly.
- ATrue
- BFalse
19Robinson et al found that young and middle aged people dislike making fun out of the elderly
- ATrue
- BFalse
20Social Stigmatisation refers to extreme disapproval of a person or group because of their behavior or characteristics.
- ATrue
- BFalse
21Boundary maintenance refers to the social control aspect of the socialisation process.
- ATrue
- BFalse
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