MC 2000 Chapter : Exam 1 - Chapter 3 (Minus Ethics And Rating System)
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Government controls what a population sees, reads, and hears through media outlets. Media outlets don"t have to be owned by gov"t, but requires company owners to produce material that adheres to party line. If you don"t agree, stfu illegal to have media that isn"t gov"t sanctioned. Used by dictators who want to keep themselves and their supporters in control of society. Ex: fascist germany and italy during ww ii: communist. Government should determine what the population sees, reads, hears, and experiences through media outlets. Follows lenin"s goal of creating a nation in which the common people share everything. Mass media used to instill communist values communist media = part of education system. Encourages companies to be socially responsible to allow for a diverse marketplace. Also to argue that some things people wish to publish may be harmful to a large number of people (e. g. kiddie porn)
