Theory question 105
Public Opinion and Mass MediaExplain five reasons for the decline in public trust of the media in your country.
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Model answer
Any five, explained: politicisation/partisanship of media owners; spread of fake news and misinformation; sensationalism and unverified reports; bribery ('brown envelope' journalism); ownership by government or politicians; marginalising the opposition; ethnic and religious bias; unprofessional conduct and poorly trained journalists; government censorship and intimidation causing self-censorship; commercial pressure from advertisers.
Explanation
Explain each reason in a sentence.