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Essay / Media Bias Analysis - 808
The term bias can generally refer to the situation that hinders or prevents the full examination of an issue or situation. Prejudice can be considered a normal aspect of everyday human life, but in a situation where there are hidden prejudices, it can be very dangerous. Hidden prejudices can mislead and lead to several conflicts, particularly within society. Prejudice is also a very common aspect in the media. To better understand and disclose it, it is appropriate to choose two media and analyze them under a similar topical theme. CNN and USA Today can provide a good basis for these analyses. To clearly highlight bias, it is also appropriate to address a similar current topic or issue, such as the issue of gun control, which is currently trending in both media outlets, and to clearly bring out this aspect of bias. Control and related policies have been recently and commonly discussed in the media. The issue was addressed differently by these media and certain biases may be linked to this. The two media outlets have had very different political perspectives and thus discrepancies and contradictions in how news about gun policy is presented. CNN has clearly expressed its political views on this issue. It is clear that they support the Second Amendment on gun control policies. With the Second Amendment, no guns should be in the hands of citizens. All weapons must be controlled by those concerned with the national security of the United States of America. They advocate for necessary gun control laws to be put in place. On the other hand, USA Today can also be related to its political perspective in that the issue of gun control is a hot-button issue...... middle of paper ......NN networks that in this case of gun control support the side of the government that signs new laws to control gun ownership among Americans will primarily reveal and address the benefits that come with it rather than the benefits that can come from it trying to enforce available laws and not limit gun ownership among the public. USA Today also appeared to criticize the other side of their view that the CNN networks supported. CNN networks have pushed hard for gun control laws. In an article they published: A shooting that killed a woman six years ago in the state of South Carolina strongly condemned gun ownership among the public, clearly putting aside their political perspective. Another issue to consider when analyzing media bias concerns the omission of certain key questions..