Capitalist media
The capitalist media is the apparatus of mass media and information under bourgeois society which exists to maintain and defend the power and interests of the ruling class. The media under capitalism commonly takes the form of news outlets, television, films, and "think tanks", many of which under the control of large corporate bodies.[1][2] This media forms an essential aspect of the capitalist superstructure and serves to disseminate the ideological basis for capitalism and manufacture consent for imperialist and anti-working class action and policies.[3]
The development and adoption of modern communication technologies such as the internet has enabled the large-scale circulation of media in capitalist societies. One of the largest forms of capitalist media, news agencies and corporations, come in multiple varieties. Examples include private and explicitly for-profit entities such as CNN or FOX, or state-controlled outlets such as BBC, DW, RT, or CGTN.[4]
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References
- ↑ Ashley Lutz (June 14, 2012). "These 6 Corporations Control 90% Of The Media In America". Business Insider. Retrieved August 15, 2024.
- ↑ Chrisman, Robert. (2013). The Role of Mass Media in U.S. Imperialism. The Black Scholar. 43. 10.5816/blackscholar.43.3.0056. Retrieved August 15, 2024.
- ↑ The Propaganda Multiplier (June 2016). Swiss Policy Research. Retrieved August 15, 2024.
- ↑ Anup Shah (January 2, 2009). Media Conglomerates, Mergers, Concentration of Ownership. Global Issues. Retrieved August 17, 2024.