Media justice Quiz

Part 1: Theoretical Understanding Questions (1 question for each theoretical framework)

Q1. What is the core goal of Reparative Justice in media activism?

•  Increasing platform profits
  

• Promoting algorithmic bias
  

• Healing historical harm and redistributing narrative power

• Replacing mainstream media

Answer explanation

Explanation: Reparative justice focuses on repairing historical and structural injustices by giving back control over representation and storytelling.

Q2. Restorative Media is best described as…

• A media model based on punishment

• A model centering care, repair, and relational accountability

• A platform that silences marginalized voices

• A new version of social media

Answer explanation

Explanation: As per D'Ignazio & Klein (2020), restorative media centers “care” as an infrastructure, not just content.

Q3. What does Indigenous Data Sovereignty advocate for?

• Privatization of Indigenous knowledge

• Free use of Indigenous data by governments

• Indigenous communities controlling their own data and narratives

• Sharing data without consent

Answer explanation

Indigenous Data Sovereignty means that Indigenous peoples have the right to govern the data about their lives, cultures, and lands.

Part 2: Case Application Questions (Based on OTV & FNMA cases)

Q4. What is OTV’s "Brave Space" known for?

• Promoting token diversity

• Giving voice to intersectional queer and trans creators

• Following standard Hollywood practices

• Focusing only on representation

Answer explanation

Explanation: OTV’s Brave Space challenges mainstream media by building safer, community-led platforms.

Q5. How did First Nations Media Australia support Indigenous communities during COVID-19?

• By broadcasting government ads

• By airing imported news only

• By translating health info into local languages and broadcasting community-led messages

• By shutting down rural radio

Answer explanation

Explanation: FNMA provided culturally relevant, accessible, and timely health updates, building community trust.

Q6. Which of the following best describes FNMA’s role in media justice?

• A charity organization with no media impact

• A state-owned media company

• A platform reviving endangered languages and reclaiming narrative agency

• A tech startup

Answer explanation

Explanation: FNMA is a media justice leader that centers community needs and sovereignty.

Part 3：Critical Thinking Questions (Challenges, Inspirations and Reflections)

Q7. What is a key limitation of focusing only on “representation”?

• It leads to higher ratings

• It risks symbolic inclusion without structural change

• It guarantees justice

• It stops funding issues

Answer explanation

As discussed in class, representation can become tokenism if not followed by redistributive justice and care.

Q8. What risk do even progressive media platforms face?

• Being too powerful

• Community exhaustion and mainstream co-option

• Lack of diversity

• Too much funding

Answer explanation

Explanation: D’Ignazio & Klein warn that good intentions are not enough—community care must be maintained over time.

Q9. What does a reparative media future ideally look like?

• One where platforms only amplify dominant voices

• One where algorithms decide justice

• One where media redistributes power and heals relationships

• One where all content is profit-driven

Answer explanation

Explanation: Reparative media focuses on healing, reimagining relationships, and structural justice beyond surface visibility.