Chapter 3 powerpoint pt.3

Question 1

Media ownership in the United States is in the hands of ___ companies; own more than ___% of media

Answer 1

six

90%

Question 2

What six companies own more than 90% of media?

Answer 2

1. Disney
2. Viacom
3. Time Warner
4. News Corporation
5. CBS
6. Comcast Media

Question 3

The media, especially advertisements, play a large role in the maintenance of ____________

Answer 3

consumerism

Question 4

What’s the difference between consumerism and conspicuous consumption?

Answer 4

• consumerism, the belief that happiness and fulfillment can be achieved through acquisition of material possessions.
• conspicuous consumption, consumption and public display of goods to attain higher social status

Question 5

The _____________ of the media has spread American culture around the world.

Answer 5

globalization

Question 6

The globalization of the media has spread _________ culture around the world

Answer 6

American

Question 7

turning media against itself.

Answer 7

culture jamming