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According to Steffens, what was the purpose of muckraking journalism?

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Muckraking journalism involves writing about crime and corruption in government and in industry. A journalist who engage in muckraking journalism is called a muckraker. This type of journalism bring important social issues to light.  According to Steffen, the major purpose of muckraking journalism is to expose and reform corruption in politics. 
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