MEST 3 EXAM BLOG

Open up MM58 from our Media Magazine archive. Go to page 66 and read Social Media and Black Identity then complete the following tasks: 1) List three theorists discussed in the article and what they believe regarding black identity. Aisha Harris argues that Social media play a negative role in the construction of black identities. The rise of social media has created a culture where black people are often made a meme Giddens argues that Social media can be an area where the "construction of positive black identities" can occur. Jenkins argues that Participatory cultures have the power to influence politics and to positively shape the world around them. People can influence the opinions of the people in power. 2) In your opinion, is social media a positive or negative force when it comes to issues of black identity? In my opinion, I believe that social media has had a positive impact when it comes to addressing issues of black identity. Where there is any issu...

Media Magazine reading What are the two texts the article focuses on? The two texts the article focuses on is a period drama named Pan Am and Beyonce music video of 'Why Don't You Love Me? What examples are provided from the two texts of the 'male gaze' (Mulvey)? When Beyonce is posing for the camera, there is a sense that although there is a hidden message, there is an invitation for the male gaze. outfits’.  The self-conscious approach that the music video does allows Beyoncé to be objectified, welcoming the male gaze.  However, it also avoids feminist criticism through this use of parody and humour; this is not criticised due to the reputation of Beyonce. Do texts such as these show there is no longer a need for feminism or are they simply sexism in a different form? Choose three words/phrases from the glossary of the article and write their definitions on your blog. Feminism – A movement aimed at defining, establishing, and defending women...

Case study: Everyday Sexism Why did Laura Bates start the Everyday Sexism project? People that experience sexism on a daily basis have to go through constant abuse. It was seemed as the norm for some individuals due to the fact that it has come to their daily life at a constant rate. This is the prime reason as to why Laura Bates decided to create this project. The project allows people to voice out their experiences as people can relate and find solutions to stop this from continuing. How does the Everyday Sexism project link to the concept of post-feminism? Is feminism still required in western societies? The wave of feminism has created different phases of how people view females. The project allows a voice for females which evokes progression. The fact that people can protest against this abuse shows progression however the fact that it is still present in today's society suggests that feminism is still Why was new technology essential to the success of the E...

Briefly list or describe the different waves of feminism. Feminism is the advocacy of women's rights on the ground of the equality of the sexes. It is categorised in three different waves and stages of its timeline. The first wave of feminism was thought to be made during the early 1900's. it was the time where the difference between men and women was established and the fight for equality started. This wave created for the fight for legal inequality. For example the right to vote for women, this was reinforced by suffragettes. The second wave was mainly related to the women's liberation movement which started in the early 1960's. although women had the right to vote in the 60's there was still many equality issues that this wave was targeting. Some of which were roles and pay at work place. Finally, the third wave was Third Wave began in the 1980s and continues to the present day. negativeness stereotypes of women, their right to control their own sexuality (inc...

A Hustle for Life: Refugees in the Media Now turn to page 6 and read  A Hustle for Life: Refugees in the Media . When you have read the article, complete the following tasks: 1) What examples of different representations of refugees in the media are offered in the article? Refugees labelled as migrants to create the impression that they are travelling by choice rather than to flee genuine disaster. Represented as a swarm,horde or tide marauding and invading their way across the world. Representations of refugees create an image in reader's minds that refugees are a dangerous and threatening mass.  2) In your opinion, is the documentary genre more or less biased than the news media? What examples can you provide from the article to support your view? I consider that the documentary genre is much less biased than news media due to the fact it could 'correct overwhelmingly bad representations elsewhere in the media'. An example from the article is the BBC doc...

1) List three theorists discussed in the article and what they believe regarding black identity. Aisha Harris: Claims that social media acts as a negative part within the introduction of black identities. Harris considers that fast development of social media has fashioned a lifestyle where black identities are victims to a path of 'Memeification' in which their photo turns into a decontextualized web meme. Giddens: Argues that social media could be a platform for creation of positive black identities. Henry Jenkins: Argues that social media is an space in which 'Participatory Cultures' may be  identifiedonline, interest-driven networks that permit fans to imaginatively channel  the  capabilities they gain on the web into political activism & voicing marginalized opinions. 2) In your opinion, is social media a positive or negative force when it comes to issues of black identity?  I believe that the creation of social media platforms on the internet is...

Watch the opening of Yasmin (2004) again. Does it offer a positive or negative view of British Muslims? To what extent does it reinforce or challenge Edward Said's theory of Orientalism - that the west is superior to the exotic or uncivilised east? Within the beginning of Yasmin consists of both positive and negative stereotypes. For instance, the positive comes from a young man who doesn’t speak English praying, this suggests he is carrying out traditional Islamic values which is a positive. Furthermore, also within the beginning the old man who is also a Muslim is seen to be washing off graffiti on a shutter does not have a violent response as he is helping the community. The negative issue comes from the primary protagonist Yasmin who is going in opposition to her personal lifestyle. within the clip, Yasmin undresses herself out of her hijab and cultural clothing into tight trousers and a top This indicates Yasmin is hiding her tradition which caused audiences to think “does...

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counter-terrorism UK mass digital surveillance regime ruled unlawful https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2018/jan/30/uk-mass-digital-surveillance-regime-ruled-unlawful-appeal-ruling-snoopers-charter The UK's Court of Appeal said that the (DRIPA) did not enough control officers access to individual data, including subjects' telephone records and web perusing history. As indicated by this article from The Guardian website, 3 interest court judges decided said that DRIPA needed protections like a supervisor, as it is conflicting with laws. The court of appeal ruling on Tuesday said the powers in the Data Retention and Investigatory Powers Act 2014, which paved the way for the snooper’s charter legislation, did not restrict the accessing of confidential personal phone and web browsing records to investigations of serious crime, and allowed police and other public bodies to authorise their own access without adequate oversight. “The government must now bring ...

Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies – what digital money really means for our future https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2018/jan/29/cryptocurrencies-bitcoin-blockchain-what-they-really-mean-for-our-future The advancement in technology has allowed bitcoin to reach uncharted territory in the world of finance. It has allowed people to approach purchasing items in a whole new way. The rate in which people are using bitcoin is constantly growing; the new way of transactions has allowed a prosperous future to develop. A lot of the quirks of the currency come down to the collective agreement about what constitutes “legitimacy”.   For instance, since the first bitcoin was created in 2009, the total number in existence has been growing slowly, at a declining rate, ensuring that at some point around 2140, the 21 millionth bitcoin will be mined, and no more will ever be created. The real question is why one bitcoin is worth $11,000 (and why Ethereum is worth $1,040, and why ...

1) Type up your feedback in full (you do not need to write mark/grade if you do not wish to). WWW:  You've touched on a rang of issues but now need to add depth, accuracy and question focus if you want to maximise potential. EBI: This essay lacks organisation and question focus - it jumps around all over the place. Suggests lack of planning or revision or both. Case study is lacking... so much more you could use from last term. lacking theory and examples. 2) Read through the  mark scheme  (go to the last two pages of the document - Section B New/digital media). Of the six different statements for each level (e.g. A sophisticated and comprehensive essay, showing very good critical autonomy.) write which level you think YOU are currently working at for each one. Explain WHY and, for any that are not Level  4, what you are going to do to improve in that area.  Level 2 (13-24 marks) A satisfactory essay, showing cr...

Identities and the Media: Reading the riots How did the language and selection of images in the coverage create a particular representation of young people?   The paper's word of choice such as "yobs" or "rioters" to describe the riots which shows a negative portrayal compared to less harsh words such as "protests". The teenage community were mostly responsible for the riots which makes people view them as all of them being trouble makers. Why does David Buckingham mention Owen Jones and his work Chavs: the demonisation of the working class? "The working class has become an object of fear and ridicule", Buckingham states this as it is relevant to the riots as the majority were working class males took part in it and things like looting for technology resulted from long days of rioting highlighting the lack of resources and luxuary goods for them.  What is the typical representation of young people – and teenage boys in par...