Discuss why it is important to apply critical thinking skills to…

Discuss why it is important to apply critical thinking skills to…

Discuss why it is important to apply critical thinking skills to examinations

of the media. Why is it important to understand the connection between media, and social contexts, and socialization? In class, we discussed theories to help us to understand our social environments and interactions (such as the sociological imagination, conflict theory, symbolic interactionism, and functionalism), as well as theories to help us analyze media content (such as the propaganda model, and the agenda-setting theory). Why are some (or all) of these theories useful in analyzing media and the social environments in which media pieces are produced and consumed, such as through the news or social media? Provide examples. Draw in as many concepts from both the course modules. Needs lengthy answer and provide references too