Conflict Theory & Pluralist Theory

1. What are the key ideological themes that are explored in the Conflict Theory video?
2. What is Marcuse’s view of the media?
3. What are the arguments for the Conflict View of the mass media?
4. What are the criticisms?
5. Can you identify any programmes that show the mass media challenging the dominant ideologies of the ruling class?
6. What is the Pluralist viewpoint of the mass media?
   

Research Tasks:
1. What are the aims of Wikileaks?
2. What was the controversy surrounding this website about recently?
3. How far can a website like this be said to resolve some of the issues suggested by the Conflict Theory?