Question
The normative theory most applicable under the apartheid government was the social responsibility theory (1)
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GPT-4o mini
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The social responsibility theory, which emphasizes the media's duty to serve the public interest and contribute to social welfare, was indeed applicable under the apartheid government. Despite heavy censorship and repression, some media outlets and journalists sought to challenge the regime and promote social responsibility, making this theory relevant in that context.
The social responsibility theory, which emphasizes the media's duty to serve the public interest and contribute to social welfare, was indeed applicable under the apartheid government. Despite heavy censorship and repression, some media outlets and journalists sought to challenge the regime and promote social responsibility, making this theory relevant in that context.