Media and its

Culture
around the
World
Module 5 | SS111 | April 29, 2022 - 10:00 AM
A Sociological Perspective
Functionalist Conflict
Perspective Perspective

One obvious function The media reflect and

of the mass media is even exacerbate many
to entertain. of the divisions in our
society and world,
including those based on
gender, race, ethnicity,
and social class.

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Media as a source of Entertainment

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Media as a reflection of Social Inqequality

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How do people’s
viewing and
listening habits affect
their social behavior?
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Functionalist
Perspective
Media as an Agent
of Socialization
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Functionalist
Perspective
Media as an
Enforcer of Social
Norms
Functionalist
Perspective
Conferral of Status
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Perspective
Promotion of
Consumption
Conflict
Perspective

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Conflict
Perspective

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Conflict
Perspective

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Conflict
Perspective

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