The author of M\/S chapter 8 argues that social context in which one is viewing media can influence one’s interpretation.s She uses the example of an older person not being able to understand some standup jokes due to not knowing the referenced pop stars. In that sense, I agree with the author. Who I am with would affect my interpretation of the plot or comedic aspect of a movie. For example, watching an explicit movie would be different when viewing with friends in a theater than at home with parents. While jokes in said movie would be funny with peers, they could be awkward in the presence of one’s parents. Conversely, watching a movie in a classroom would also lead to different interpretation. This is because movies are carefully chosen to align with curriculum and are meant to be viewed with a certain lens. This would alter the details you look out for and the conclusions you reached than if you were to view at home.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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