Consider the following headlines: "If anyone's insulted the voters,it's Mayor Rob Ford" and "Toronto Mayor vows to fight tooth and nail to keep job." According to sociologists,which term best chracterizes these headlines?
A) misrepresentation
B) integration
C) framing
D) anachronism

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The term that best characterizes these headlines is framing. Framing refers to the way that media outlets choose to present and interpret information, including the use of headlines to shape readers' perceptions of a story. In this case, the headlines are framing Mayor Rob Ford in a particular way - as someone who has insulted voters and is fighting to keep his job. The use of these particular frames can influence how readers think about and interpret the news.

Consider the Following Headlines: "If Anyone's Insulted the Voters,it's Mayor