Pick one subject and build research research-supported answer to the question below. 

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  FEMALE AND PEOPLE OF COLOR OWNERSHIP IN MEDIA INDUSTRIES
  How important is it for women and people of color to own radio stations, television channels, and so on? Should the U.S. government (e.g., through the Federal Communications Commission) take action to increase the percentage of media properties owned by women and people of color?  Are there other ways that we can build a more diverse voice for our society?

MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS
Research a recent or upcoming media merger or acquisition. How does the merger change the media landscape? How will the companies involved benefit? In what ways will this move consolidate power for the merging companies? 

DISNEY'S CULTURE OF MARKETING SYNERGY
Pre-exercise Question: To what extent were/are you immersed in Disney culture?
Consider Disney animated movies such as The Little Mermaid (1989), Aladdin (1992), The Lion King (1994), Toy Story (1995), Mulan (1998), Toy Story 2 (1999), Monsters, Inc. (2001), Finding Nemo (2003), The Incredibles (2004), Up (2009), Toy Story 3 (2010), Cars 2 (2011), Brave (2012), Frozen (2013), Maleficent (2014), Inside Out (2015), Finding Dory (2016), and Raya and the Last Dragon (2021). What do you think about the culture that Disney creates around these kinds of movies? Is this synergy blatant over commercialization that exploits children and their parents, or does it provide a worthwhile shared culture for children and adults?