Role Media Play in Guiding How Hot Button News Issues are Discussed
Discussion Topic 1:
Please respond in a paragraph of at least 5–7 sentences to fully address this question(s).
What role does the media play in guiding how hot button news issues, such as transgender issues or critical race theory, are discussed at work, school, or home? Provide examples to support your response
Discussion Topic 2:
As a young, aspiring artist, Queen Latifah had to identify areas where she needed to build her confidence in order to succeed. In the Webtext, you also chose an area in which you feel you need to improve your confidence.
Please tell us the area you chose and describe what it is about that area that you want to specifically improve.
Explain why you chose this area and how working on it will have a positive impact on your career.
Discussion Topic 1:
Public's perception and comprehension of hot-button news topics like transgender issues and critical race theory are significantly influenced by the media. For example, the media's coverage of transgender issues has raised the visibility and awareness of transgender people's experiences and challenges. The increased visibility has resulted in formulation of workplace and school policies and practices that are more inclusive. Simultaneously, the media has also adversely impacted public perceptions of hot-button issues. For instance, media coverage can contribute to marginalization and stigma if such topics are sensationalized, inaccurate, or biased. Another example of how the media can influence issues such as transgender identity is through coverage of associated concepts. Specifically, media coverage of critical race theory has contributed to ...