The Media System

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Media as a whole has evolved alongside with the growth of technology, that give us new ways to interact with each other with social sites like Facebook, Twitter, etc… It also gives way for individual to get more information to get in touch with our culture. But often times, some of the information were given to us by media can be ignored and interpret it differently than the original meaning, especially the depiction of minorities in media. It is hard to watch any form of media in today's society without seeing some kind of injustice toward minorities or the representation portrayal of that particular minorities in the form of entertainment value without being analytical and invoke some kind of negative reaction toward that kind of representation.

Women in society have a certain appearance to look up to. They don’t just have to be beautiful but rather amazingly beautiful. Lisa Jervis and Andi Zeisler state in their book “bitchfest” that “Vogue long ago perfected the process of erasing overweight folks from existence – even the all-powerful

Only six of these 17 films presented a big woman as a positive figure (410).” The quote demonstrates how Goodman focuses on using information provided with evidence. In addition to surveys and critical numbers, Goodman also enhances the essay by using strong words and phrases. “Message to all large women: You’re not sexy. The only beautiful woman is a thin woman,” illustrates how the media views large women all around the world (410). Goodman also demonstrated that “out of 324 ads by men seeking women in which the men specified body size, 312 requested, or rather demanded a thin body type (411).” Using the quote above portrays how the male figure view women all around the world and Goodman’s use of reliable information helps the reader trust and believe in him. Goodman strongly portrays his opinion on how all women should be treated equally by using surveys, strong evidence, and critical numbers. Goodman’s essay enables the reader to believe all the facts and information provided in the essay. The writer has used many examples and statistical evidence to make his point, which makes the reader feel like he or she can trust Goodman. Using specific details and evidence enables the reader to trust the author in a more respectable way. The more evidence an author provides, the faster the reader will agree with his or her

The United States is called a “melting pot ” because the the varied groups of people that live in the country and interact every day, but the country also has an ugly history or discrimination against women and minorities. The broadcasting industry has been guilty of this discrimination. There has been blatant discrimination against women newscasters. “Women journalists initially had difficulty breaking into the broadcast news field and did not begin to make real strides towards equality until the 1960s and 1970s” ( Irvin) . This is very discouraging to young women interested in this

Diversity in media has been a topic of concerns for years now. The diversity across all areas of media has seen significant change from that of the 50’s and 60’s. Comparatively, media representation has seen somewhat of a golden age in regards to diversity. Unfortunately, despite the progress we have made as a nation, we still have a ways to go in regards to properly diversifying our various forms of media. There are a few ways in which we can begin to diversify the how media is produced and well as how it is viewed. The media will need to get away from the status quo, media needs to portray a collective view and finally proper education and insight into the mindset of the target audience will help diversify the media.

Aerie’s Real Beauty Models are showing both ends of the beauty standard spectrum. Women go to extreme lengths, such as purging and starving themselves to look like an ultra thin model because it’s still not widely accepted to be a normal size. Even the fight to stop body-shaming has restrictions. In the fashion industry, one can be big and curvy, or ultra thin. Hollywood creates characters with relatively offensive names, for comedies. (Suhay 1). People don’t seem to notice how upsetting it really is. On the internet end of the spectrum, fitspo and thinspo are taking over the web. Many blogs show that society glamorizes being ultra thin. “100 years of” videos are taking over the internet and are always featured with picture perfect male and female body images. Even toys influence children’s views on size. Barbie’s body shape was made for pop culture. (Suhay

Studying different theoretical, strategical and creative aspects of the media and communication field, Professional Practice course gave me an opportunity to explore all the above aspects in real and practical life via Internship. Therefore, in order to fulfill the requirements of the Professional Practice course of RMIT University, I was fortunate to get an opportunity to intern as the marketing and the communication strategist for a start-up company called ‘BizBuddyHub’ (BBH). A hosted community coworking space that has laid its foundation with a strong vision and a strong mission and is currently looking ahead to create a strong marketing strategy and plan to engage with the existing members and also boost its reach to

When a person thinks of the word “criminal” they will probably say it is a corrupt, unintelligent individual that has committed a horrible crime. According to the Merriam Webster Dictionary, the word “criminal” is defined as “any person involved in illegal activity”. They are often portrayed in novels and movies as horrible and sometimes even inhumane creatures, but being labeled as a criminal could mean the individual has done a crime that was ethically wrong also. Once a person is labeled as a criminal they often face an onslaught of unfair and sometimes unjust prejudice. In addition to being looked down upon, people tend to disregard the accused’s moral stature and their personal dignity. Long ago people thought criminals were awful beings, but today people have less of a harsh definition of criminals. In some ways people today idolize the way criminals act and what they do. The media portrays criminals to be a certain way and that allows society to somehow admire criminals more.

Media of all forms is extremely important in our culture today, with television having perhaps the most importance. Messages given by broadcasted shows can shape a young mind, offering a new way to look at things that may otherwise never be explored. In the same way, it can validate the fully formed opinions of an adult, further ingraining already held ideals. Media representation can do a great deal for marginalized minorities, as it may be the first or even only exposure an individual gets to that lifestyle. It can show them in a new, positive light, or it could disparage and farcify them in the eye of the public.

As America grows as a nation, the media must grow with us; our country is encapsulated in sites such as Twitter and Facebook and we hold access to millions of channels on the television. My generation has the world at our fingertips and with that comes knowledge, discussion, and awareness. A common dispute among my peers is the lack of representation of different races and orientations in our white-washed heterosexual cisgender media. Thousands have spoken on this issue, taking different approaches and bringing different examples to discuss the need for diversity in the media. Diversity and representation is necessary in the media to eliminate unrealistic expectations, racism, and misunderstood cultural awareness.

Media has the power to strengthen the changes in our social, cultural, and political values. The improvement of media has increased the spread of ideas and has made communication more convenient. Television, Facebook, and Twitter are all considered mass medias because they provide people with entertainment, and it is where the flow of ideas is disseminated. In James Fallows essay, “Win in China!” he states that media encourages the Chinese to follow their dreams, such as becoming an entrepreneur. Through television, people are able to see real life activism take place, which encourages them to coin the definition of success. Media is motivating the Chinese people to try and improve their lives by shying away from their traditional

In the modern world, the ubiquitous nature of the media has become inescapable. Various facets of the media culture help produce the fabric of everyday life. Products of media culture, not only navigate our political positions and social behavior, but also provide a representation of reality from which we form our very identities. (Kellner cite cite). In the 21st century, more and more people are beginning to use media as an exclusive avenue to receive information about the world. Not only does media culture formulate the common worldview, but it significantly contributes in deciding what it means to be good or bad, right or wrong, moral or immoral. The messages and common narratives reiterated by the media go a long way in shaping a common culture for its viewers. Unfortunately, the vessel that most people receive their information from does not present reality but a constructed representation of reality (Kowaltze). Representations of reality present a constructed montage of information and facts often displaying an opinion or value-judgment of the people who made them(kowaltze). Critical media studies courses equip individuals with the necessary intellectual tools to understand, analyze and criticize the messages produced by media culture (358 microsoft). In order to create a more competent and informed society by providing the necessary skill-set to decipher and counteract the negative influences of the omnipresent media culture, courses in critical media literacy

Minorities in the media have been on the rise in recent years. From television shows like Blackish and Fresh off the Boat for racial minorities and shows like RuPaul’s Drag Race and Will and Grace for sexual minorities, the diversity in television shows has increased for sure. However, with this increase, there are positive and negative consequences from this. With the increase in representation, the number of stereotypes in the media has also increased.

Information is transmitted within a culture through mass media which plays an important role in society through different sociological perspectives. In the case of the functionalist view, providing entertainment is one of the top functions of mass media. In addition, functionalists say that the media can also act as an agent of socialization and an enforcer of social norms. Mass media can also tell people what society expects from them through incentives and punishments depending on a person’s behavior whether it is glorified or penalized and it serves as a promoter of consumer culture such as the heartbreaking film the Titanic.