The idea that a ruling class is using the media to control the working class peoples' thoughts is the
a. use and gratification theory.
b. symbolic interactionist perspective.
c. hegemony theory.
d. functionalist perspective.
Answer: hegemony theory.
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a. true b. false
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)