SOC105 Week 1 Discussion

SOC 105 Week 1 Discussion:

No need for cover sheet.

e-Activity: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzc-jbFI_eM

"1. Do Media influence Society?"  Please respond to the following:

· From the e-Activity titled above “How Mass Media Influences our Society” discuss two- or three-ways mass media influence you and others you know. Explain two or three reasons or ways in which mass media impact us. (Cite any sources you referenced.)

· Debate It – Take a position on the statement: American Values are shaped by the mass media. Support your views with two or three reasons and / or examples.

Reply 

2. Do Media Distort Representations of Islam and Arab Cultures?"  Please respond to the following:

· Debate It – Take a position on this statement:  The news media’s depiction of Muslims negatively effects the way American Muslims are viewed in society.  Support your views with two or three reasons and / or examples. (Cite any sources you referenced.)