Neo-marxism Flashcards
1
Q
What is superstructure of society?
A
Institutions are supported by the economy and means of production in a cycle.
Institutions manipulate people to keep supporting them.
2
Q
Who runs the media based on a neo-marxist view?
A
Media professionals
3
Q
What does Yelland say?
A
People wrote what Rupert Murdoch wanted as they’re scared of being fired.
Counters neo-marxism as they ignore power of the owners
4
Q
Who talks about globalisation?
A
Cohen & Kennedy (2000)
5
Q
What does Crothers (2012) say?
A
3 factors that promote globalisation:
- new bonds, tradition is exposed to new and new is exposed to tradition (e.g. acupuncture)
- people linked through goods (mcdonalds globally hire & consumed)
- global events become local due to internet allowing everyone to access (glocal)
6
Q
Bell (2015)
A
Never been a form of global media like twitter
e.g. london bridge attack on twitter before the news
