I chose to explore the keyword gender for my ArcGIS story map. My story map begins by defining gender and the different types of gender stereotypes. I then introduce gendered marketing and the physical differences of products marketed to men and women. My story map transitions to the Pink Tax and I delve into definitions, examples (self-care products, toys, dry… Read more »
Surveillance means “watching over” and is associated with tracking, controlling, gathering data, and invading privacy. Media devices like video cameras, microphones, social media platforms, and satellites are all commonly associated with the term surveillance because they aid in observation. Reality TV is a very interesting concept because people are voluntarily letting the intimate moments of their lives be filmed and… Read more »
In the media, women are regularly objectified and sexualized for the satisfying gaze of white, hetereosexual men. One example that comes to mind is the difference between the character Rita Vratowski in the novel All You Need is Kill and the blockbuster film The Edge of Tomorrow. In the novel, Rita is described as a petite, mousy, red-headed 19-22 year… Read more »
Flow is the impulse to keep on watching. I think flow is especially relevant in the strategies that streaming services use to keep viewers interested. Television shows often have cliffhangers at the end of each episode to motivate and tempt viewers to continue watching. With streaming services like Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime, multiple episodes and seasons are readily available,… Read more »
Assemblage is the arrangement and organization of different elements. Every form of media can be broken down into smaller parts, and each part is necessary for the media to function properly. In class, my group looked at IFixIt videos on youtube, which are videos that can be uploaded onto the Youtube channel by anyone and teach people how to fix… Read more »
Agency occurs when humans and technology work together. Technology thrives off of and depends on human interaction in order to gain information. One example of agency with technology and humans on a very basic level is google searches. The human has agency when they turn on their computer, click on safari, and type a word into the search engine. The… Read more »
Infrastructure was defined in the early twentieth century as “a collective term for the subordinate parts of an undertaking; substructure, foundation” (106). Over the years, as the world has evolved, this definition has expanded to encompass various technological and industrial advancements including power grids, subways, freeways, sewer systems, pipelines, and more. Author Lisa Parks emphasizes the importance of the relationship… Read more »
I think networks are about relations and connecting people to each other. One of the main purposes of networking is to find an “in” for yourself and move forward in some way. There is a sense of reciprocity and mutual interest in networks; both people connecting find benefits of networking with each other. One example of a social network is… Read more »
Data are facts, statistics, or items of information used to calculate, analyze, or plan something. As the information shared through communication channels are subject to more and more new kinds of tracking and quantification, data is becoming increasingly more relevant in our society. So much of our lives revolve around technology, so thinking about how much of our personal data… Read more »
I really enjoyed the Gamelan Çudamani performance. The performance was a combination of Balinese instruments and dance to tell stories revolving around topics like animals, water, nature, and the philosophy of life. The type of music, dance movements, and costumes were different from anything I have experienced before. With so many different stories, there was a wide range of intensity… Read more »