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The 2008 Financial Crisis: A Case Study

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In what way have the fields of journalism, film, television, advertising and public relations contributed to the ongoing narrative of the 2008 financial crisis.

The difficult nature of the 2008 financial crisis meant that the role of the media, namely journalism, public relations, advertising, film, and television played a vital role in framing and interpreting the events for the general public. Unfortunately, the limited coverage was insufficient and neglected to inform Americans thoroughly through the processes of gatekeeping, goal framing and agenda setting. Ultimately, the media enabled the corrupt capitalist system to maintain control over society, by privatizing information and downplaying the crisis.
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