Difference between revisions of "Media Monopolies"
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| − | Media outlets | + | Media outlets that are controlled by a small number of corporations often broadcast propaganda that aligns with the interests of those corporations. Information that challenges or opposes those interests is rarely given through mainstream media sources. |
====(2) Why the pattern is good (i.e. bad)==== | ====(2) Why the pattern is good (i.e. bad)==== | ||
If media is controlled by corporations, pro-business perspectives can dominate. This will also prohibit poor people and minority groups from spreading their messages. | If media is controlled by corporations, pro-business perspectives can dominate. This will also prohibit poor people and minority groups from spreading their messages. | ||
Revision as of 13:27, 4 May 2013
(1) Description of the pattern
Media outlets that are controlled by a small number of corporations often broadcast propaganda that aligns with the interests of those corporations. Information that challenges or opposes those interests is rarely given through mainstream media sources.
(2) Why the pattern is good (i.e. bad)
If media is controlled by corporations, pro-business perspectives can dominate. This will also prohibit poor people and minority groups from spreading their messages.
