1) Write a one-sentence answer to the initial questions in the factsheet:
  • Do fashion magazines contribute to the occurrence of eating disorders? 
Personally I don’t believe this is true as I think I may depend on the person’s overview upon himself or herself which is the key reason why people may be fooled by magazines.
  • Do games make people behave violently?

Similarly, I think it all depends on the individuals natural behaviour And I doubt that the intense video games bring out the horrible acts people may have.

  • Does advertising work?


Ofcourse, when seeing a piece of advertisement people sometimes appreciate it because it may be of a product or service they were looking for.

  • Does social media generate misogyny?

I don’t this that misogyny is reinforced in the media but it’s challenged also, the social media is widely open to subjects like this.

2) Having read the two sides to the discussion, what is your opinion on the effects debate? 

there are many influences driven by the media and its platforms due to the accessibility and availability. However some individual previously have view points pre-hand.

3) Summarise the two sides of the example issues and debates on page 2 of the factsheet:
  • Twitter's influence on the news

·       The ascent of social media, has allowed people to use  as a form to express their judgement on current subject and public debate This has allowed tidingsclause s to put on their articles as a way to show the 'public's judgment ' on a certain. This is mainly used because it attracts proofreader s to follow the path that the article is lead them upon; it is influencing the mindset of the reader which increases rank .

  • New technology, privacy and Wikileaks

There is a procession in technology, which has authorized our safety as well as the slipway we communicate to be enhanced. However, there are some office in which the privateness of our information may be put option under doubt as the data subject area do not know exactly who will be accessing their data.
  • Social media and racism, sexism or threats online

The Media has certified people to be aware of diverse cultures which enhanced the integration of cultures. Also social media has allowed people to voice their own view about a certain issue ; social media being highly accessible for internet user . However, it has also allowed extremist , sexist and racist views to be seen easier.




Media language

How is digital technology changing the media language of moving image products?
Media products: Tangerine (award winning movie shot entirely on iPhone), news coverage of London Bridge attacks - citizen journalism.

Does the language used in tabloid and broadsheet news media shape the meaning of news stories differently?
Media products: Telegraph, The sun, Daily Mail, BBC News, Guardian etc. 

Ideology

Does the political persuasion of the news media have an impact on the politics of a culture?
Media products:Katie Hopkins, Donald Trump, Celebrities. 

Do ‘twitter storms’ reflect dominant cultural values?
Media products: the Blackberry email outage, the Topman T-shirt slogan controversy and the John Lewis Christmas TV ad campaign

Genre

After 100 years, is it possible for horror films to generate fear?
Media products: Any horror movie

How real is ‘reality TV’? 
Media products: Love island, big brother

Representation

Do marginalised groups have the power to self-represent?
Media products: Politicians, Celebrities. 

Are mainstream media representations of marginalised groups reinforcing or challenging traditional stereotypes?
Media products: Celebrities being rich, politicians being corrupt. 

Audience

What gratifications does interaction provide for an audience? 
Media products: Diversion, entertainment, surveillance, personal identification

What relationships do audiences have with media institutions?
Media products: They are the buyers, institutions are the givers. 

Institution

Do streaming and on demand services alter audience behaviours?
Media products: Prone to stream everything at home rather than go out

Narrative

Why do some modern films and broadcast fictions use non-linear narratives?
Media products: Kill Bill, Pulp Fiction. 

Does it matter that newspapers structure stories using narrative roles such as ‘heroes’ and ‘villains’?

Media products: Terrorist attacks

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