The pilot for a new television show included a character that helped a teenager obtain an abortion.Since a major shareholder on the television network's board of directors was anti-abortion,the show was not purchased.According to the text,what sociological approach could be used to analyze the influence of the shareholder?
A) multimedia chains
B) vertical integration
C) critical hegemony
D) political economy

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The political economy approach analyzes power structures and how they shape and influence media content, production, and distribution. In this case, the power and influence of the anti-abortion shareholder on the board of directors impacted the decision to not purchase the show, which can be analyzed through the political economy approach.

The Pilot for a New Television Show Included a Character