Over the past few weeks I have come to the conclusion that, whether we like it or not, the media is at the core of society. It is the outlet which we turn to for knowledge, for opinion, for entertainment. The forms of media, in conjunction with one another, have the power to shape our […]

Read More A Reflection and Child Sexualisation; Inherent Since Birth or the Fault of Media?

The public sphere is a concept signifying the “virtual space” (McKee 2005, p. 4) in which citizens exchange, discuss, “express and publicise their views” (cited in McKee 2005, p.4), forming public opinion. The various outlets of media today act as amplifiers of the public sphere;  and are under ever-increasing scrutiny, with some suggesting that the […]

Read More Sunrise: Waking up to ‘balanced’ content?… Yeah Right.

The media has always been a constant source of propaganda. The ‘news’; pieces of information carefully sifted through a corporate lens and used to manipulate public opinion. At a time when our major media outlets are owned and controlled by small syndicates of money makers and share holders, the need for a more diverse range of […]

Read More Why does it matter who owns the media?