Although we are never really free from media's influence, when we contest the culture, we, _____________ , determine our own stories.
A) not the media industries
B) with the help of our various bounded cultures
C) given our individual bringing up
D) in addition to our cultural elites
E) with the help of advertisers

Question

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The phrase "contest the culture" suggests that the individual is actively resisting the dominant messages and narratives presented by the media industries. Therefore, it can be inferred that the individual is taking control of their own stories and not relying on the media industries or advertisers. Option B implies that the individual is still bound by their cultural background, which may limit their freedom to create their own stories. Option C is not relevant as it does not address the question of media influence. Option D is not relevant as cultural elites do not determine the stories of the wider population. Option E implies that the individual is relying on advertisers, which is not consistent with the idea of contesting the culture.

Although We Are Never Really Free from Media's Influence, When