So, for my Sociology class I had to read about Mass Media and chose what view I agreed with most. First, Mass Media is a term that refers to the print and electronic means of communication that carry messages to widespread audiences. Both television and the net are forms of Mass Media.
I agree with the Functionalist view because one obvious purpose of mass media is to entertain. Except for news or educational programs. Television and Internet socialize us in many ways. Mass Media desensitizes us to distressing events.
I also agree with the femnist view because women are portrayed as weak, needy and stupid in some t.v. shows. One show for example is the hit T.V. show "Two and a Half Men".
On Friday Ralph and I met in the Kean University Library on Fri.Oct. 10th 2011 to discuss the Mass Media topic and I'll post the picture of us up on my blog.
you are absolutely right Eliza...at the end of the day the x-genres view on mass media is to entertain the mass...but we should not forget the particular term as you portrayed "functional basics".
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