Old vs New Media: Activity
When we talk about media, we’re referring to the ways information is created, shared, and consumed. Sociologists often compare old (traditional) media such as newspapers,…
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Real or Fake News? Media Moral Panics quiz
Below are a series of real or fake news that were published in different media sources that provoked public reactions. The Task for students is…
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How the Media Represents Age: From Childhood to Old Age
Media representations shape how we see different age groups and influence the stereotypes we hold about them. From the way children are portrayed as innocent…
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Teaching Activity – Gender Representations in the Media
A creative way to get students to summarise the key sociological theories is to create magazine covers of the sociological theories. This involves getting pictures…
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