Why does the media rely so heavily on

conflict ?

Conflict in Soaps

Perhaps the most common source of soap conflict is the mother-daughter relationship, particularly abrasive in The OC, where Marissa regularly publicly humiliates her mother. – the orange county

Phil and Shirley – there relationship was strong as she always stood by Phil but as time went past and Shirley found out about heathers murder Shirley and Phil had a lot of conflict between them. – Eastenders

Conflict and the royal family.

The London hospital was punk'd by two DJs in Australia.

This is conflict between media and the Royal Family.

‘Royals launch legal action after topless Kate Middleton photographs in French Closer magazine’

War

Conflict is shown by images from Gaza. This suggests the war going on and how serious it is.

This type of conflict in the media may lead to make audiences have resistant/oppositional readings as they do not agree with what is going on.