Theory Revision
THEORY EXAM REVISION Theory Theorist Definition (60 words) Case Study (60 words) Media ownership / regulation Media regulation refers to the rules, laws, and policies that govern the production, distribution, and consumption of the media. Synergy Cross Media Convergence Cross media convergence refers to the merging of different forms of media in order to create a better experience for the audience. New Media Agenda Setting Censorship Censorship is the restriction or suppression of media content due to it failing the media regulation. This can be motivated by the desire to control information and to protect certain values in society. US Law: Section 230 The US Law Section 230 states that the media platform is not held responsible for the content that is published within it. Technological Convergence Hegemonic Groups Moral Panic A moral panic happens when the media accompanied with the help of other social institutions create a widespread moral outrage or panic regarding a threat to soc