Posted: February 11th, 2017

How does the mass media play a role in socialization?

How does the mass media play a role in socialization? Consider the last time you viewed a television show, a movie, listened to a radio broadcast, or read an article from a newspaper or journal. Who was the intended audience? What factors might determine who the intended audience is?
What forms of deviance are evident in the mass media? Identify an example of deviance portrayed in the mass media. How might this behavior affect the audience? Explain the cause of the social deviance based on one of the sociological perspectives.