Before the dawn of social media, powerful TV networks and widely circulated newspapers had great influence over the news stories that were reported to the public.This is referred to as:
A)Social control
B)The great divide
C)Gatekeeping
D)Discriminatory journalism

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Gatekeeping refers to the process by which information is filtered for dissemination, whether for publication, broadcasting, the Internet, or some other mode of communication. In the context of media, gatekeepers are the editors, producers, and other media managers who decide what information will go forward to be reported to the public, thus controlling the flow of news and information.

Before the Dawn of Social Media, Powerful TV Networks and Widely