16 Questions
What is the main focus of Chapter 3 presentation?
The social divisions in contemporary society
Which ideology is emphasized in the presentation?
Individualism
What percentage of Black and Indigenous people in Canada are low-income compared to non-racialized people?
20%
What is the percentage of Black inmates at the Toronto South Detention Centre in 2016?
40%
Which group makes 58 cents for every dollar a white man earns in Ontario?
Racialized women
What is the Black student population in the Toronto District School Board compared to their percentage in expulsions?
12% and 48%
According to the text, who is more likely to have experienced hidden homelessness in Toronto?
Indigenous individuals
What does Noam Chomsky suggest about the media?
It is controlled by diverse groups
What is the significance of representation in the fictional world according to Gerbner and Gross (1976)?
It represents symbolic annihilation
What is the Bechdel test primarily focused on in movies?
The interaction between female characters
According to Marshal McLuhan, how do media affect individuals?
They work individuals over completely
What does the phrase 'stopping the nation' refer to in the context of the text?
Creating events rather than reflecting them
What is the focus of the 'right to be forgotten' mentioned in the text?
The right to erase one's digital footprint
What does 'the medium is the message' imply according to Marshal McLuhan?
The method of communication influences society more than the message itself
What does the Bechdel test assess in movies?
The portrayal of female characters and their interactions
According to the text, what drives moviegoers' attendance behavior?
The ability to identify with movie characters
Explore the impact of media on contemporary society and its complex networks of groups with competing and overlapping interests. Delve into areas of social division such as class, gender, race, religion, age, sexuality, and education, as well as the ideology of individualism and its implications.
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