Answer to Question #264082 in Sociology for mel

Question

The conception of ownership and control can be associated with the notion of freedom and independence of the media. Which theoretical paradigm can this be aligned to?

• A. Marxism

• B. Functionalism

• C. Interpretivism

• D. Feminism

• E. All of these

This theory suggests the affordances of digital technology can only strengthen citizens’ existing patterns of engagement, so only facilitating the engagement of citizens who are already politically active.

• A. Reinforcement theory

• B. mobilisation theory

• C. Marxist theory

• D. Modernisation theory

• E. Systems theory

Answer 1

1. The conception of ownership and control can be associated with the notion of freedom and independence of the media. Which theoretical paradigm can this be aligned to?

B. Functionalism

2.This theory suggests the affordances of digital technology can only strengthen citizens’ existing patterns of engagement, so only facilitating the engagement of citizens who are already politically active.

A. Reinforcement theory