We are taught that technology is systematic, logical, and the antithesis of emotionality. This is explained in the keyword as “the superiority of science, the link between technology and progress, and an emphasis on things.” The Vox article disrupts this positive, materially focused idea, explaining how technology has a profound negative impact on our emotional experiences and interpersonal relationships. This… Read more »
In the idea of a postracial society, we seem to think that if we have enough “diversity” and positivity surrounding race, racial issues disappear. However, this keyword asserts that this is not the case. Race exists in our current society as an extension of power. Therefore, it is impossible to ignore race as it affects individuals and larger communities as… Read more »
In this keyword, queer media is mentioned frequently, particularly how it can often be connected to financial gain. The “impact” of queer media is mentioned, especially “in ways that equate profit and advertiser approval with political progress.” Using this capitalistic lens to examine the production and consumption of queer media, we begin to question whether the intention is genuine on… Read more »
The text made me consider how gender is a facet of identity that exists purely as another thing to be advertised or advertised to. For example, marketing to men involves affirming their masculinity, whereas marketing to women involves a need to be seen as “progressive” in encouraging female empowerment, but often with products marketed to women, this is counterintuitive as… Read more »
Something unique about identity is how it can be shaped by both culture and media. People identify themselves by the music they listen to, movies they enjoy, favorite TV shows, etc. Essentially, the media we consume becomes part of our collective, generational “identity”. While different cultural groups can be united around aspects of their culture, like food and shared experiences,… Read more »
The idea that there is a limit to the potential “newness” of media is something I found really interesting. What was “New Media” five years ago has since transformed or been surpassed by something newer, such as how Musical.ly was repurposed as TikTok. In this keyword, the author references the near-existentialism that comes with constant media progress, specifically the concern… Read more »
Hi! My name is Mary Margaret, my pronouns are she/her/hers and I’m from Huntington, West Virginia. Growing up in a small town, I spent lots of time with my family: my mom and dad, two brothers, our dog, two cats, and my amazing grandmother, who I am named after. I intend to major in English here at University of Richmond… Read more »