Media Literacy
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Puzzled by the media criticism you've been asked to do in your media studies class? Here's what media critcism is, and the assumptions that critics make. more...
Media Consolidation & Ownership
Is a system where corporations control most of the media a hindrance to democracy, or a helper? Here are arguments for and against the corporate media system. more...
Media Objectification of Women
What does it mean to say that the media objectify women-- and what does this matter? Here's a media studies primer on objectification and what it means. more...
Minority Media Representations
Representations of minorities in the mainstream media commonly are tailored to make non-minority viewers feel more comfortable. Here are some of the ways this happens. more...
In: Media Bias
Although most journalists are committed to the principles of objectivity, unavoidable constraints make this a difficult goal to achieve. more...
Theories of Violence in the Media
Here's a primer on key theories on violence in the media. more...
Does the media promote dominant power structures? Yes, argued Antonio Gramsci in his widely-used theory of hegemony. more...
By: Lisa Rufle
How can a beauty corporation, a pain relief drug or a weight loss company sell their products while claiming we don't need them? By using reverse marketing! more...
In: Media Bias
By: Robert O'Connor
Questions marks are generally for asking direct questions. Recently they have been used by polemicists to mask their inflammatory rhetoric as "just asking a question." more...
How to Register for a Copyright
In: Copyright
Establishing a public record as owner of your work not only protects you, it helps you receive full benefits of ownership. more...
