1. The delivery of information and entertainment to the masses or large numbers of people

2. 1444- Printing Press All forms of first mass media were in print form until… Broadcasting: Radio and Television revolutionized how people received their information and entertainment until… Digital: the Internet

3. Books, Newspaper, Television, Radio, Video Games, Movies, Internet. Small groups receiving information or entertainment is just media.

4. Manifest: Deliver information and entertainment Latent: Spread bias, influence, and to sell. Conflict Views: Controlled by the elite to maintain elitist views and stereotypes.

5. Hypodermic Syringe Model: Mass Media injects violence, sex, and crime into society which desensitizes the American people.

6. Body Image Feminine Trivialized: Male Gaze Housewife/Mother Devastated/Damsel in Distress Sex Object

7. Masculine/Macho Joker, Jock, Strong-Silent Type, Big Shot, Hero

8. Homosexual Types and or Roles As a joke or comedy Abnormal

9. With sympathy Only popular or heroic if they overcome their disability. Portrayed weak or abnormal.

10. Stereotypes Criminal or villain Negative Subtle Prejudice “Die First”

11. Old people are grouchy or wise. Parents/Teachers on kid shows are portrayed as dumb and/or oblivious. Old is negative Only young is attractive

12. Rich People are jerks or evil. Money is evil. Poor people are weak or inept. Sympathy for the poor. Always conflict between rich and poor.