Media Basics
What media consistently favors certain political, corporate, or ideological views and information?
Media Bias
What Philippine law protects personal information from misuse?
Data Privacy Act of 2012 (RA 10173)
In traditional Philippine advertisements, what household activities are women often shown doing?
Cooking, cleaning, and childcare
What happens when repeated exposure to limited portrayals makes stereotypes seem normal?
Reinforcing prejudice
What should you do to confirm that information comes from a trustworthy source?
Check source credibility
What refers to which groups of people are visible and heard in the media?
Representation
What law addresses online gender-based harassment?
Safe Spaces Act (RA 11313)
In traditional advertisements, what roles are men often expected to fulfill?
Dominant figures, breadwinners, and decision-makers
What can be harmed when stereotypes negatively affect how marginalized people value themselves?
Self-esteem
What should you seek to gain a more complete understanding of an issue?
Multiple perspectives
What platforms, including TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube, allow information and opinions to spread quickly?
Social media and digital platforms
What ethical principle uses specific wording to influence how audiences interpret an issue, such as “riot” versus “protest”?
Framing
What is the term for narrow and stereotypical portrayals of racial groups in films?
Racial caricatures
What are spaces called where people mainly encounter information that reinforces their existing beliefs?
Echo chambers
What two types of content should you distinguish to avoid mistaking personal views for facts?
News and opinion
Alice and Angelo were having a hard time solving their new math activity, so Alice suggested they ask someone to tutor them once classes are over. Angelo urged both of them to find their friend Manuel and reasons that Asian students are naturally good at math. What type of media is presented?
Stereotyping
What ethical principle means accurately portraying diverse human experiences rather than relying on tokenism?
Authenticity
What movement highlighted the lack of racial diversity and inclusion in the Oscars?
#OscarsSoWhite
What three factors contribute to media bias: pressure for engagement, lack of diversity, and what else?
Systemic societal prejudices
What should media creators avoid when they exaggerate details to attract attention or views?
Sensationalism
What skill helps people recognize media bias, evaluate sources, and interpret information critically?
Critical media literacy
Loreyn worked really hard on their company project, staying later into the work hours to finish and make sure that the project reaches optimal condition. Yet when she got her salary for the month, she was given half of what her male co-worker got despite not contributing much to the project. What law should be applied in Loreyns company?
Magna Carta of Women (RA 9710)
What happens when certain groups are rarely shown or are excluded from media narratives?
Underrepresentation and erasure
What may happen to public confidence in journalism when media bias distorts information?
Erosion of public trust in media
What should you do instead of relying only on media that agrees with your beliefs?
Explore different reliable sources and avoid information bubbles