Media Studies A-Level
Profit over Pluralism
What Profit over Pluralism means in Media Studies A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Profit over Pluralism
The drive for financial gain leads to risk-averse strategies, such as reliance on established genres and franchises, which reduces the diversity of voices and opinions.
Topics that use Profit over Pluralism
- Media industries (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Concentration of Ownership
- Deregulation and the Free Market
- Economic Models and Funding
- Globalisation and Power
- Integration and Consolidation
- Ownership and Control
- Regulation and Policy
- Technological Convergence
Using Profit over Pluralism in the exam
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