Illustrate the extent of the bias in American mass media today
What do we know (or don't we know) about existing biases? What kinds of things are or are not considered instances of media bias? What are some of the possible consequences of media bias for democracy in the United States?
What will be an ideal response?
An ideal response will:
1, Discuss that anecdotally, there is a considerable perception of bias in the media, in particular liberal bias.
2, Explain how we really do not know much, based upon the research, regarding the extent of media bias in the United States beyond that journalists tend to be politically to the left of most Americans (referencing Table 10.1).
3, Explain how, when we discuss bias in the media, most of the time we are referring to ideological bias, but there are other forms of bias we tend not to see, such as gatekeeper bias, statement bias, and content bias.
4, Explain that because so many Americans rely on television for their news, even if a little bias exists, it could have a big effect—for example, the finding that Democratic presidential candidates received 10 percent more television coverage than Republicans.
5, Explain how bias in the media could have an overall influence on the voting patterns and policy choices of citizens.
6, Provide a clear and concise conclusion.
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