In the reading, the phrase “technological fix” is mentioned. I think that this phrase, or this notion can be problematic because it assumes that everything can be solved with technology. For example, taking a car somewhere that’s within walking distance. I think that this notion serves as a lens for american culture, as it is extremely common to use technology… Read more »
“We are a product of our own upbringing.” Last class we spent time talking about how an individual’s surroundings and upbringings can have major influence over their perspective and thus, their identity. Does that mean that we are all subjectively biased towards things such as race? Yes, I think so. Although race is a construct, it is seen everywhere, which… Read more »
I believe that music, used as an extension of identity, can be used as a lens for the keyword “queer.” Queer production can be defined as producing media that includes those of LGBTQ+, whereas the reading said itself, LGBTQ+ media is becoming more mainstream as “queer” is becoming widely accepted and normalized. Being “queer” is an extension of an individual’s… Read more »
The reading describes gender with no set definition, as the definition itself is subjective and fluid. Historically, gender was separated into two finite groups, however now, gender has become a more ideological concept with a more acceptance to those outside of being cisgender. However, well reading, it was noticed that while the general public views gender as a non-conforming notion,… Read more »
On the first day of class, Professor Hocutt asked the class about the relationship between media and identity, where the general response was that media can influence identity. Upon reading the keyword ‘identity,’ I’ve come to realize that not only can media influence identity, however in my own experience, media has the ability to restrict and reshape an individual’s own… Read more »
In my own experience, I believe that an example of the key term “new media” is the constant movement between social media platforms. “New media” is described as the constant advancements in media, which results in the notion that there is no “classic media.” Simply put, there is “new media” and “old media,” however no middle ground, because what is… Read more »
Hello, Hello! My name is Abigail Bangs, however I can go by Abby, Abs, Abigail, really anything (for the most part,) I don’t mind. My pronouns are she/her/hers and I was born and raised in Springfield, Virginia, which is adjacent to DC. Coming to URichmond was not a long drive at all, only around 1.5 hours; so coming here didn’t… Read more »