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Understanding Gatekeeping in Media by mhdashir06 is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Gatekeeping in mass communication refers to the process of filtering and selecting information before it reaches audiences, with key roles played by journalists, editors, and algorithms. The concept, introduced by Kurt Lewin, highlights how decisions about newsworthiness and presentation shape public perception and opinion. In the digital age, traditional gatekeeping is challenged by social media and audience feedback, leading to both democratization of information and the spread of misinformation.
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