Critics contend that one reason that Americans are largely unaware of the number of kids in their country living in poverty is because media tend not to make it a story. If true, this is an example of the operation of ___________.

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Agenda-setting theory suggests that media have the ability to influence the salience of topics in the public mind by choosing what stories to cover and how to frame them. If media do not cover the issue of child poverty, it is less likely to be perceived as an important issue by the public.

Critics Contend That One Reason That Americans Are Largely Unaware