Which sentence from Media/Society suggests that instead of conducting their own research, the public relies on mass media to define bureaucratic issues? Media products provide a diversion a source of conflict, or a unifying force. The sociological significance of media extends beyond the content of media messages. In more subtle ways, media are often part of our most routine relations with our families and close friends. Today, instead of attending a political event, we are more likely to read or watch the news of a political debate- followed by instant analysis and commentary- in the isolation of our homes.