It seems like once a particular race of people are almost extinct or if that race has a really low population compared to others then it's okay to portray them as mascot. Its almost like kicking someone when they are already down. Teams such as the Cleveland Indians, which displays a giant red colored Indian face as there logo, Minnesota vikings, and much much more teams. Other teams such as the Notre Dame's football team have a little Irish man for there mascot to represent the fighting Irish slogan. the mascot looks more like a leprechaun rather than an actual person. I guess this would go in the end stage part of a dying race diagram.
It was interesting to finally hear the topic of male stereotypes and how media can have an influence on how males are brought up in the U.S or this world... Ive definitely played a victim and grabbed the bate of advertisers to become more muscular looking and what to look like to get a chicks attention. Overall it all seems to be a waste of time. Media should teach males and females to just be yourself and to be confident in yourself. Both males and females become victims in the media brainwash game!
Monday, March 28, 2011
Monday, March 21, 2011
March 21, 2011 - Gays, Lesbians, bisexuals, transsexuals and straights in Media
I found it odd but not too surprising after a student showed our class a video on how some commercials are segregated in society. I know that some commercials are for certain demographics and some are even in different languages to pertain to their audiences but I didn't know until tonight that some commercials are edited or shown only on "gay" TV networks to fit with the type of audience that watches those networks. I guess regular society isn't ready for gays or lesbians to be in commercials acting in a normal way. They usually are portrayed as their stereotypical counterpart or in a comedic way. I guess being seen in a comedic way is a way of accepting it.
Some shows on television have helped homosexuality to be accepted in society such as Will and Grace or Queer Eye for the Straight Guy. Also I've notices that every season of Real World up to this day has had a gay cast member. This has helped to see through their eyes for their age group at the time of each season of Real World.
I think homosexuality will be accepted in society soon but not in the same way as being straight just because it is considered a sin in a lot of religions. Its good to know there are a lot of gay friendly churches popping up around the country though,
Some shows on television have helped homosexuality to be accepted in society such as Will and Grace or Queer Eye for the Straight Guy. Also I've notices that every season of Real World up to this day has had a gay cast member. This has helped to see through their eyes for their age group at the time of each season of Real World.
I think homosexuality will be accepted in society soon but not in the same way as being straight just because it is considered a sin in a lot of religions. Its good to know there are a lot of gay friendly churches popping up around the country though,
March 7, 2011 - Music Industry
I did my project on music video, it was interesting to see some music videos in class and discussed the influence and portrayal of some of the artists in them. It's funny how some of the most violent and sexual artists are on top of the charts and their videos are very popular also. If their music is popular and if there video gets played the most then the message the music and video are trying to portray is reaching a wide audience. That audience are usually middle school, high school, and some college students. Music is a very influential part of society and is one of entertainment medias main components. It would be nice to see a change in the type of videos and music that are being played a lot on television. The music and videos out now can cultivate its audiences in a negative way and lead our society down a wrong path.
Monday, March 7, 2011
February 28, 2011 - Projects Due
Tonight some of the projects were presented. They were really interesting. I really enjoyed the one about the UNT daily newspaper. It was kind of surprised that minorities were hardly published on the front cover of the newspaper although a lot of the athletes are in the minority category. Also it was weird to only see girls or minorities in the little pictures in the newspaper. The pictures you have to really look for to find them. This coming from the UNT daily newspaper is what surprised me, I just thought that the student and faculty would be aware of this and avoided this kind of behavior.
After seeing and hearing the presentations of the other students projects I would like to go back and edit mine and do more research. I think I needed to add more about fan bases of artists and statistics and facts about them.
After seeing and hearing the presentations of the other students projects I would like to go back and edit mine and do more research. I think I needed to add more about fan bases of artists and statistics and facts about them.
February 21, 2011 - Killing us Softly
I was surprised at how the media reflects women having kind of a lower social class then men. Sometimes even treated as an object. Back when this film came out women were seen deferentially as they are now today. Its sad to think this is still around but it has turned into an evolved form. Almost more severe then it use to be. In order for us to move passed this and work together more efficiently as a society we all need to be aware of the media brain washing on young women or they will continue to be seen as objects.
However, there is balance in this society between real women and the ones being seen as objects. I simply think some women choses to or rather be seen as objects. This isn't just media playing a role in influencing young girls to portray them selves as something fake or objective. But as a society we should learn that not all women are this way. Some women like to be independent and have a strong mind and hold a level of respect in society. Some women have brains and some don't and some have both so they take their rolls and we should respect them as a human being rather than gender. The media's portrayal of women also effect boys and men in the way that this is how women should be seen. But there are going to be boys and men that look past the media and not portray women as the media does. Not all men are pigs. There is balance in society with the different sub classes in gender and the roles that people take. If there were nothing but feminist or Barbie doll mentality women running around then this world would be in complete chaos. The media takes advantage of order and balance and makes a profit off of it.
However, there is balance in this society between real women and the ones being seen as objects. I simply think some women choses to or rather be seen as objects. This isn't just media playing a role in influencing young girls to portray them selves as something fake or objective. But as a society we should learn that not all women are this way. Some women like to be independent and have a strong mind and hold a level of respect in society. Some women have brains and some don't and some have both so they take their rolls and we should respect them as a human being rather than gender. The media's portrayal of women also effect boys and men in the way that this is how women should be seen. But there are going to be boys and men that look past the media and not portray women as the media does. Not all men are pigs. There is balance in society with the different sub classes in gender and the roles that people take. If there were nothing but feminist or Barbie doll mentality women running around then this world would be in complete chaos. The media takes advantage of order and balance and makes a profit off of it.
Friday, March 4, 2011
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