The media is one of the most powerful and influential institutions in the United States. While the public rates the media rather poorly and says that it�s biased in its reporting, the media still influences the public by a wide margin (Easley, 2017). The media doesn�t need to be well-liked...

The controversial topic I selected was sexism, which was chosen because I believe it is prevalent in numerous social issues, and potentially affects half of the human race. The information I after reviewing the Mediawatch site is that sexism is both direct and indirect, and it can be seen in...

The media has a significant influence on the public and their intake of information, thereby empowering its members to take a variety of positions regarding its dissemination, including factual and false claims regarding products and services. On Facebook, for instance, information can spread quickly and assume a life of its...

The 1960’s were a turbulent time in American history. The United States had experienced new prosperity in the 1950s, after World War II, with a booming economy and the emergence of suburbia. However, with the Cold War and the possibility of nuclear war hanging over our heads, our increasing involvement...

The issue of who should be required to cover the cost of contraceptive provision highlights the ways in which political philosophy can shape health care policy and practice. In examining three media articles covering the Supreme Court’s ruling on this issue with regard to two companies – Hobby Lobby and...