Identity is heavily affected by the media. Our generation has grown up surrounded by technology and it has shaped us into the people we are today. Social media influencers have taught us what is “trendy” or “aesthetic” and therefore we feel the need to change ourselves in order to fit that standard. If someone’s favorite celebrity is wearing a jacket, it will automatically make them more inclined to want to get that jacket. This can strip away parts of an individual’s identity because rather than forming their own look, they are copying someone else’s. Our online identity can be much different than our offline identity. This can be seen in celebrities especially. Since celebrities are constantly influencing individuals all around the world, they only want to show the best version of themselves to the public. It is inevitable that one’s interests are going to be affected by the media. This can be something as little as what makeup product to use all the way to who to cast your vote for in a presidential election.
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I completely agree with the idea that celebrities and social media influencers can have an immense impact on people’s identities. It can be very misleading for younger generations when they only see the highlight reels of influential people’s online identities. This can cause them to feel insecure about their own lives and lead them into thinking something is wrong. Influencers have become such role models for so many kids, that once they are seen trying out a new style or using a certain product, it definitely makes them feel more inclined to have it themselves. I also agree with the statement that these influences are leading to a loss of personal identity.
I’d love to see you provide specific examples to illustrate the way you see celebrities influencing followers, both (or either) on social media and in cultural depictions more generally.