- In regards to the Uses and Gratifications theory, do individuals freely choose the media content and the interpretations they want? Or does the public really have no control over the media and what's produced?
- I understand that the functionalist theory states, "that if the original institution no longer works, something must be found to take its place." (82) But how has society come to recognize the replacement of mainline religion with America's favorite past-time football? Is it because society has ingrained into many that this sport has a significant feel of community and connection "with powers beyond"? Or is it as simple as it's entertaining and I'm going to root for the home team?
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