The advancement of the communication system has transformed the way information is broadcasted, as well as how society perceives information. Knowledge and news was once acquired through newspapers and oral interactions, unlike our modern reliance on corporate media outlets to distribute and prioritize news. Media outlets have a huge influence on society, considering they present the most amount of information in a timely fashion. Corporate media exploits the minds of the public and frame the narrative around contemporary issues, in order to produce dominant forms of knowledge to ensure social control.
Media outlets have the power to alter public perception on specific news by narrowing issues with a biased-perspective, in order to defend their …show more content…
As as a result of media outlets monopolizing news presented to the public, the owners of the media gain the support of the public. Because news is controlled, the public is unaware of how the information industry is owned by very few entities. Media conglomerates have been gaining more power and influence over the past few decades, ” In 1983, 50 corporations controlled most of the American media, including magazines,, newspapers, movies, radio and television. By 1992 that number had dropped by half. By 2000, six corporations had ownership of most media, and today five dominate the industry” (PBS.org). Over the years, the very few corporations in power have been taking over to dominate the industry. By emphasizing one-sided issues, corporate media sways the public opinion to promote a certain political and economic agenda, which avoids the threat of global climate change. The media’s goal is to exploit the mass population, by airing information that challenges the scientific research of global warming. The creation of Fox News meant, “there was a news source available virtually everywhere in the United States, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with a conservative tilt” (Bartlett 1). Because our society is dependent on technology, the media industry uses this as a way to frame and narrow issues, to prevent consciousness and to allow society to progress without regulation or …show more content…
Corporate media deliberately exploits the minds of the masses to control the subconscious of all society, in order to create a society where people obey the dominant forces that shape policy, norms, and knowledge. A prominent example would be the “Fox News Effect,” which exemplifies how the broadcasting of Fox News on cable network is a key factor in the voting for republican candidates (Bartlett 8). This a problem, considering some republicans believe global warming was invented by the Chinese, thus allows the viewers to avoid the urgency regarding the issue of climate change. In essence, media outlets frame the public’s political mindset and
Media outlets have the power to alter public perception on specific news by narrowing issues with a biased-perspective, in order to defend their …show more content…
As as a result of media outlets monopolizing news presented to the public, the owners of the media gain the support of the public. Because news is controlled, the public is unaware of how the information industry is owned by very few entities. Media conglomerates have been gaining more power and influence over the past few decades, ” In 1983, 50 corporations controlled most of the American media, including magazines,, newspapers, movies, radio and television. By 1992 that number had dropped by half. By 2000, six corporations had ownership of most media, and today five dominate the industry” (PBS.org). Over the years, the very few corporations in power have been taking over to dominate the industry. By emphasizing one-sided issues, corporate media sways the public opinion to promote a certain political and economic agenda, which avoids the threat of global climate change. The media’s goal is to exploit the mass population, by airing information that challenges the scientific research of global warming. The creation of Fox News meant, “there was a news source available virtually everywhere in the United States, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with a conservative tilt” (Bartlett 1). Because our society is dependent on technology, the media industry uses this as a way to frame and narrow issues, to prevent consciousness and to allow society to progress without regulation or …show more content…
Corporate media deliberately exploits the minds of the masses to control the subconscious of all society, in order to create a society where people obey the dominant forces that shape policy, norms, and knowledge. A prominent example would be the “Fox News Effect,” which exemplifies how the broadcasting of Fox News on cable network is a key factor in the voting for republican candidates (Bartlett 8). This a problem, considering some republicans believe global warming was invented by the Chinese, thus allows the viewers to avoid the urgency regarding the issue of climate change. In essence, media outlets frame the public’s political mindset and