Class Quote by Michael Pare

“The mass media are class media.”

Michael Pare

About This Quote

Source Interview: Media Critique Podcast, 2019

Mass media serves the interests of dominant classes.

In simple terms: Media favors elites.

Key Takeaway

Question media sources.

Themes

power media class

Mood

skeptical analytical

Type

critical political

When to use this quote

consuming news
political activism
media literacy

Key Concepts

sociology critical theory

Questions to Reflect On

How does media shape your views?
Who benefits?

A Different Perspective

Not all media is uniformly classed.

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