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GCSE Media Studies · key term
The political events, ideas, power relationships and viewpoints that influence a media product and the organisation producing it.
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The influence of government, regulation, political debate and struggles over power and representation on a media product.
Revise: Social, cultural, historical and political contextsPolitical context includes government decisions and regulation, media involvement in political debate, and questions about who has power or a voice. It is broader than simply identifying a politician in a product.
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Political context includes political events, ideas and viewpoints, as well as the influence of ownership and control. Newspapers are a clear example because producers select which events deserve attention and how to frame them.
The political events, debates, institutions and viewpoints that influence a media product and its production.
