Component 3 - Section A - Marxist Views

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What do Marxists argue?
That communication is not new, just a different version of other types of communication. Whose effects have been exagerated by postmodernists and other sociologists.
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What do Cornford and Robins (1999) say?
An open communication which can lead to greater equality in the creation and spread of new ideas.
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Why are they doubtful of the digital forms of communication?
Argue that peole who own and control the digital media are capitalists, who only want to make a profit as well as control the masses.
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How do Marxists say that media shapes the population?
Media includes news and entertainment.
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What is the overall view of Marxists?
Argues that new forms of digital communication reinforce and maintain inequalities in society and control people in new and subtle ways.
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What ways can we access Media Communications?
Mobile phones, tablets and computers. (Media convergence)
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Name a problem with Marxist views:
Digital communications allow people to challenge the ruling class, due to having a more interactive participation in public issues, news ect.
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Name another problem with Marxist views:
Digital communications have lead to social protest's and challenging inequality.
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An open communication which can lead to greater equality in the creation and spread of new ideas.

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