Discuss evidence from at least 2 areas where it has been argued that media affects public belief and / or behaviour.
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Sociology Level 1. Question 4b. Discuss evidence from at least 2 areas where it has been argued that media affects public belief and / or behaviour. Student Name: Alexander McCormick. Matriculation No. 0005671. Tutor: Patricia McCafferty. Essay Submitted: March 16th, 2001. Much can be said for the media and it's effects, it is an area, which has received much attention and has been utilised in a variety of forms, for a multitude of reasons, with both positive and negative influences. There can be no doubt that it is a powerful tool, and used for the right reason, it could be a wonderful thing. This essay will look at evidence supporting claims that certain people use the media to propagate pro Capitalist Ideology, manipulating in a very deliberate way the response and content of media. With evidence from a British study by Grover and Soothill, of the press reporting of sexually motivated murders, Australian Stuart Fists article on...


