Chapter 3 powerpoint pt.3 Flashcards
1
Q
Media ownership in the United States is in the hands of ___ companies; own more than ___% of media
A
six
90%
2
Q
What six companies own more than 90% of media?
A
- Disney
- Viacom
- Time Warner
- News Corporation
- CBS
- Comcast Media
3
Q
The media, especially advertisements, play a large role in the maintenance of ____________
A
consumerism
4
Q
What’s the difference between consumerism and conspicuous consumption?
A
- consumerism, the belief that happiness and fulfillment can be achieved through acquisition of material possessions.
- conspicuous consumption, consumption and public display of goods to attain higher social status
5
Q
The _____________ of the media has spread American culture around the world.
A
globalization
6
Q
The globalization of the media has spread _________ culture around the world
A
American
7
Q
turning media against itself.
A
culture jamming
