During a Hurricane Katrina relief benefit in 2005, rapper Kanye West criticized the media’s depiction of events, stating, “I hate the way they portray us in the media. If you see a black family, it says they're looting. See a white family, it says they're looking for food.” West’s accusation was directed at what media theory?

a) Gatekeeping
b) Agenda Setting
c) Framing
d) Feedback


Answer: C

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A. exploit listeners B. exploit new opportunities

C. exploit advertisers D. all of these answers E. none of these answers

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A. True B. False

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