Advantages:

As it is controlled by one party (government), it is easier to spread message through unity and culture, hence disorganisation will not happen.

Disadvantages:

Since it is controlled by the government, they can push out media that favour their bias, shutting down media that opposes their views and laws.

Q2. The advantages and disadvantages of commercial/US model media.

Advantages:

As they have freedom of speech, they are able to send their message without the pushback from the government.

Disadvantages:

Focusing on generating profits from general ratings may squash creative works that the niche audience may enjoy.

Moral Panic that it possibly caused, and to which group(s) in society?

• Promotes a higher level of insecurities among youth

Advantages :

Allows tighter censorship and greater government control while promoting higher-quality content over clickbait.

Disadvantage :

The public may not trust the government easily as they feel it might be very one sided

Q2. The advantages and disadvantages of commercial/US

model media

Advantages :

It contributes to economic development by creating more employment opportunities across areas in the industry

Disadvantages :

Since attracting audience attention is essential for advertising revenue, media outlets may emphasize dramatic, divisive, or emotionally charged stories instead of balanced and objective reporting.

• Focuses more on public interest, education, and informative content rather than profits

• Can provide reliable national information during crises or emergencies

• Less pressure to chase trends, ratings, or sensational content

• High editorial standards and trust - heavily fact-checked news that is crucial for democratic engagement and civic participation

• Heavily funded by the government

Disadvantages of PBS/State-own media:

• May be influenced by government perspectives or political agendas

• Less variety or entertainment-focused content compared to commercial media

• Can be slower to innovate due to regulations or bureaucracy

• Viewers may skip or ignore ads

• High production and airtime costs

Advantages of commerical/US model media:

• More creative, entertaining, and diverse content due to competition

• Faster to adapt to trends and audience preferences

• Encourages innovation in content creation and technology

Disadvantages of commerical/US model media:

• Focus on Mass Appeal - Niche audiences, minority communities and local reporting often lose out to broad, mass-market programming that guarantees higher viewer numbers and revenue

• Profit-driven, so content may prioritise ratings, clicks, or advertising revenue

• Can encourage sensationalism or biased reporting to attract audiences

• Advertisements and sponsorships may influence content decisions

In summary, public/state media prioritises public service and stability, while commercial/US model media prioritises audience demand, competition, and profit.

Advantages:

The ability to control/filter out media that may bring harm to the state's belief. Can publish media that is more defined/catered to its citizens to maintain cohesion.

Disadvantages:

High risk of political interference, which can compromise editorial independence and lead to government propaganda.

They limit diverse opinions and affect how objectively events are reported.

Q2. The advantages and disadvantages of commercial/US model of media

Advantages:

Commercial media can adapt quickly without being held by strict public rules, allowing them to fund various types of entertainment that can easily attract large crowds.

Disadvantages:

Media companies may try to spread misinformation to attract attention and views, which can lead to the public being misled and cause conflict.

Advantages:

- Wider reach of audiences

- Reliable and consistent content in messages

- Financially secure

Disadvantages:

- Limited freedom of expression

- Fixed schedule of content (some people may miss out on what they want to watch?)

- Outdated audience engagement

Question 2: The advantages and disadvantages of commercial/US model media.

Advantages:

- Diverse variety of content

- Responsive to audience

- Independent from government

Disadvantages:

- ill-intended content (clickbait etc.)

- lack of accountability under guise of marketing

- ad-fatigue

1. Television has a fixed schedule of content VS Netflix is more flexible with showing content on-demand

2. Television does live streaming for football tournaments etc VS Netflix doesn't offer that

3. Netflix needs internet whilst Television is cable dependent

Traditional TV

• Fixed programme at fixed timing

• Commercial Ads (15 - 20 mins / content)

• Follow strict regulations

• standard release once or twice per week

• Accessible only on Television

• Contract based (12- 24 months)

Netflix

• More variety programme at anytime

• Ad-free

• Allow user to binge watch series

• Uses algorithms to personalise recommendations

• Accessible on any devices as long as its accessible by internet

• Made more profit than traditional tv

• Monthly/One-time Subscription

Syakirah: Anime

Judah: Thriller based, live action, mystery

Continue Watching

Syakirah: Anime, j drama, American movie, Netflix original

Judah: US, European, Japanese thriller, documentary

My List:

Syakirah: Kdramas, anime

Judah: Action, thriller (US, Korean, Spanish etc)

Do women's skin tone determine their character archetype in films?

Themes: colourism, gender and movie tropes

20 units of analysis:

20 movies of the last 20minutes

• 10 western and 10 asian to diversify data

Hypothesis: The 1940s shorts will have a significantly higher number of violent acts per episode, including use of weapons and on-screen injury. The 1975 series will have zero or near-zero violence, as Tom and Jerry were reframed as friends rather than enemies.

Moral Panic: In the 1950s-70s, parents and child psychologists worried this would teach children aggression or desensitise them to violence.

Comparison of how men and women are treated in Barbie movie.

Our hypothesis:

Barbie raises awareness on gender stereotype

Moral Panic: Women's Liberation and "Threat to the Family" (1960s–1970s) During the rise of second-wave feminism, the movement for women’s equality and reproductive rights generated significant anxiety. Critics often framed these advancements as threats to the traditional nuclear family and the stability of society.

Peacemaker tv series - How frequent is racism seen in a world where racist groups are frowned upon vs an alternate world where a racist group is in power

Hypothesis:

The alternate (nazi ruling) world will have more racism seen than the normal world where racist groups are not in power

Moral Panic:

A world where the ruling power is racist/built on racism would make racism normalised

(dominant race: think racism is acceptable towards others)

(minorities: give in to racism against them)

(we considering cutting down or changing episodes) Episodes and timestamp for content analysis (via coding sheet):

Timestamp: 10:00-20:00

Season 1: 1,2,4-7

Season 2: 1,3,4,6-8

We using 12 episodes so far