Asked by Malaak Dahche on May 16, 2024

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By exposing deviants and showcasing the police and model citizens,the mass media reinforce ideas about what kind of people deserve punishment and what kind of people deserve rewards.In this way the mass media:

A) generate conflict
B) stimulate violence
C) reproduce the moral order
D) entertain people
E) coordinate behavior

Moral Order

The set of moral norms, values, and standards that govern the behavior of individuals within a society or group.

Mass Media

Various forms of communication channels and tools used to deliver information to a large audience, including newspapers, television, and the internet.

Deviants

Deviants refer to individuals or behaviors that markedly differ from the accepted norms within a society or community.

  • Gain insight into how mass media functions as instruments for social control and sustains societal norms.
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Mohamad MohamadiMay 19, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The mass media's reinforcement of ideas about deserving punishment and rewards reproduces the moral order by promoting certain behaviors and values while discouraging others. This helps to maintain social order and control.