Weekly Example of Media Bias - April 8, 2015
1. Double standard is defined as a set of principles that applies differently and usually more rigorously to one group of people or circumstances than to another. (from Merriam-Webster Dictionary, m-w.com) Do you think the media displays a double-standard in their reporting between Christian and Muslim business owners? Explain your answer.
2. Which type of bias best describes the practice of investigating/reporting on Christian-run wedding businesses (florists and bakeries) that turn down jobs for same-sex weddings, but not doing so for Muslim-run wedding businesses? (See "Types of Media Bias" for definitions)
3. Assertion is defined as - a confident and forceful statement of fact or belief.
Valid is defined as - fair or reasonable.
Do you think the assertions made by Mr. Crowder in his video are valid? Explain your answer.