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'''Media bullying''' is aggressive [[bias]] by the [[media]] in the attempt to influence the outcome of an event. The event can be an [[election]], an expected statement by an individual, or even a sports contest. | '''Media bullying''' is aggressive [[bias]] by the [[media]] in the attempt to influence the outcome of an event. The event can be an [[election]], an expected statement by an individual, or even a sports contest. | ||
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| + | Examples of '''media bullying''' include: | ||
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| + | * sex abuse in [[public schools]] is worse than in religious institutions, yet the media constantly bullies religious (especially [[Catholic]]) figures about it | ||
| + | * the media bullies [[Paris Hilton]] as dumb, but she's no dumber than other [[Hollywood]] figures | ||
| + | * the media bullies the competition of [[Tiger Woods]] in every major golf contest | ||
[[category:media]] | [[category:media]] | ||
Revision as of 12:39, April 16, 2008
Media bullying is aggressive bias by the media in the attempt to influence the outcome of an event. The event can be an election, an expected statement by an individual, or even a sports contest.
Examples of media bullying include:
- sex abuse in public schools is worse than in religious institutions, yet the media constantly bullies religious (especially Catholic) figures about it
- the media bullies Paris Hilton as dumb, but she's no dumber than other Hollywood figures
- the media bullies the competition of Tiger Woods in every major golf contest