mediareflection
Mediareflection is a term used in media studies to describe the extent to which media content mirrors or represents the social world. It encompasses how news, entertainment, and advertising reproduce or challenge cultural norms, identities, and power relations. The concept covers both the alignment with observable social realities and the selective portrayal through editorial choices and production constraints.
The theoretical debate around mediareflection includes reflectionist and constructivist positions. Reflectionists view media as a conduit
Methods to study mediareflection include content analysis, discourse analysis, and comparative studies across genres and regions.
Limitations and criticisms include the risk of treating media as a passive mirror, neglecting the creative