Essays and Research Papers on Mass Media

This 6 page paper provides an overview of British media and how it has affected politics. The time prior to 1945 in the twentieth century is the focus of the paper. Britain's role in the rest of the world is also explored in the context of the topic. Bibliography lists 8 ...

This 7 page report discusses the ways in which popular culture marginalizes older people in the overall social stratification of America. One way to do that is to consider the ways in which older people are portrayed in the media and no single aspect of the media is more pervasive than advertising. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines the life and profile of Princess Diana and examines whether she was a media victim or a media manipulator. While she may have manipulated the media, which is not an uncommon trait for one trained to be royalty, she was more arguably the victim of the media in the end. Bibliography lists 5 ...

The First Amendment guarantees the freedom of speech, which opens a very large can of worms within the American political schema and it's interpretation by its citizens and courts. This 5 page paper argues that he media has the right, as well as the responsibility to represent the social reality. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 5 page assertion that the electronic media is one of the most influential entities of the modern world. This paper cautions, however, that while we are most definitely better informed about current world events as a result of television and radio, we are also subject to manipulation by the media. In many ...

This 5 page paper looks at how the media may be seen as having an educational role and what that role may be. The writer considers this from the perceptive of both the media originators as well as the media audience. The bibliography cites 3 sources.

This 8 page paper considers the role of the media when reporting on war. The paper focuses on the war against terrorism in Afghanistan, but can be applied to other conflict. The writer looks at how the reporting may serve the philosophy of the greatest good, and how reports may conflict with commercial interests. The ...

This 5 page paper focuses on an article from a Jerry Falwell website that views sexuality in Teletubbies and Disney films. Stuart Hall's notions of how marginalized people perceive media is considered along with Karen Riggs's ideas. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 11 page paper considers the way that the media may influence the audience that some issues are important whilst others are extraneous. The writer examines this in the context of the reports following the events of September the 11th when the Twin Towers of the World Trade Building were destroyed. The writer considers the ...

9 pages in length. Media presence has been a social mainstay in society since the Boston News-Letter published its first issue on April 24, 1704. Not only do contemporary newspapers, radio, television and magazines strive to inform and entertain, but now they must also struggle to remain afloat within a progressively globalized industry ...

This 5 page paper consider the way in which a short five minute broadcast may be used. The writer if this paper argues it should be used to better the world by seeking to make a small change rather than a big change. The use put forward is an appeal for the homeless.

A 14 page paper which examines whether censorship of the media has been made weaker or stronger by diffusion since the 1980s. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 12 page paper considers what is meant by the term 'media event' defines the term and then goes on to examine the theoretical side of these events. Examples are used to illustrate the points raised, examples include the Miss World contest, the launch of the Harry Potter film, other releases as well as ...

A five page paper which looks at the way in which media texts represent reality, the social and political constraints which affect such representations, and the differences between news media in the UK and the US. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page paper considers the role and presence structure and accessibility of the media in Egypt. The writer includes newspapers, radio, television and the Internet. The bibliography cites 3 sources.

This 5 page report discusses the contributions of electronic media pioneer, Oprah Winfrey. Millions of women think of her as a trusted friend who will listen to personal problems, make useful suggestions, admit to her own foibles, and recommend the latest book she’s just finished that she knows her girlfriends will also love. Not only is she the host of the ...

A 10 page paper that begins with data regarding the ownership of different media and how that results in homogenization of mass media. Other topics include: the purpose and goals of media; the power and influence of the media by exploiting some stories and suppressing others; censorship of the media; how the media impacts American ...

This 5 page report discusses the role played by mass media in the globalization processes of commerce and information taking place throughout the world. On one hand communication technology such as television is thought of as the link to the development of the “global village” and the key to understanding other people in other cultures. ...

8 pages in length. Fans of his work say the rhythm connected to Tarantino's incessant use of profanity in "Pulp Fiction" lends itself to the stylings of historical littérateurs, because each line and every word has meaning within the context of the story. This poetic and rhythmic approach is, in fact, a gift ...

A 5 page research paper that examines the effects of television, and the Internet, on the factors that John Stuart Mill considered essentially to the maintenance of liberty. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 6 page paper which examines how the media influences fads in the country. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

5 pages in length. The writer discusses that illustrative of how Americans are infatuated with violence is the impact of television talk shows, the prevalence of violence against women due to popular culture and escalating violence throughout America's school system. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

10 pages in length. The writer discusses the representation of women in popular culture, agenda setting in mass media and entertainment in television news. Bibliography lists 11 sources.

This 6 page paper focuses on CBS's crime drama CSI but compares and contrasts it with NBC's Crossing Jordan. Attention is paid to how gender is portrayed in each of the series. Details of several episodes of CSI are provided. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines how the media effects the sexuality of men and women. The paper discusses the case of Anita Hill and Clarence Thomas as well as the film “The Contender” in discussing how the media influences sexuality in America. Bibliography lists 2 sources.