http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-39113592
Phones are now taking it to another level as there will be 5G in the future. This will be taking the speed to another level on phones. Phones will be more efficient and will help people on their day to day basis making Internet access easier.
People are using the Internet and their phones on a day to day basis and this will help people improve their usage on their phones and will make it convenient for their daily life.
Thursday, 2 March 2017
Weekly New/Digital Media 17/02/17
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-39130826
Twitter is adding more tools to prevent abuse on their social media website. It is put into place to stop people from trolling. Those who are abusing people on the website and then try to make a new account are also going to be challenged in making a new account to prevent them from committing the crime again.
This is a good way to restrict people who are causing a nuisance to social media websites and causing people to be victims of abuse online.
Twitter is adding more tools to prevent abuse on their social media website. It is put into place to stop people from trolling. Those who are abusing people on the website and then try to make a new account are also going to be challenged in making a new account to prevent them from committing the crime again.
This is a good way to restrict people who are causing a nuisance to social media websites and causing people to be victims of abuse online.
Weekly New/Digital Media Homework 24/02/17
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-39141371
Nintendo has now released its new console the Nintendo switch. People have started to put the cartridges in their mouth and this has caused people to spark a debate about the taste of the console.
The console has changed the way people play games regardless of the strange debate it's sparked. It shows how Nintendo has still managed to keep up with the latest technology after all these years and manages to complete with big gaming brands even now.
Nintendo has now released its new console the Nintendo switch. People have started to put the cartridges in their mouth and this has caused people to spark a debate about the taste of the console.
The console has changed the way people play games regardless of the strange debate it's sparked. It shows how Nintendo has still managed to keep up with the latest technology after all these years and manages to complete with big gaming brands even now.
Weekly New/Digital Media Homework 24/02/17
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2017/mar/02/snapchat-ipo-valuation-evan-spiegel-bobby-murphy-snap-inc
Snapchat are now worth $29 billion. The company’s share price rose 41% from its guide price of $17 a share to an opening price of $24. According to Snapchat, 158 million people use the service each day and create 2.5bn “snaps” between them. Revenues have grown, from $58.7m in 2015 to $404.5m in 2016, losses also mounted to $514m in 2016 from almost $373m a year earlier.
This highlights how social media is shaping people's lives and that it's used on a day to day basis in people's lives. They're able to access news, gossip, information within their finger tips.
Snapchat are now worth $29 billion. The company’s share price rose 41% from its guide price of $17 a share to an opening price of $24. According to Snapchat, 158 million people use the service each day and create 2.5bn “snaps” between them. Revenues have grown, from $58.7m in 2015 to $404.5m in 2016, losses also mounted to $514m in 2016 from almost $373m a year earlier.
This highlights how social media is shaping people's lives and that it's used on a day to day basis in people's lives. They're able to access news, gossip, information within their finger tips.
Monday, 27 February 2017
Identities: Feminism and new/digital media
Case study: Everyday Sexism
1) Why did Laura Bates start the Everyday Sexism project?
For people to explain and talk about the everyday issues that women face which links to Feminism still being required in today's society. Women and men are both able to talk about the issues that they face on a daily basis giving them a voice to open up about what is happening to them.2) How does the Everyday Sexism project link to the concept of post-feminism? Is feminism still required in western societies?
It still shows that we need Feminism in today's society because women are still treated unfairly and the UK is positioned low in terms of equality between both sexes which highlights that even in western society and culture still positions women at the bottom which is a reason to still have Feminism.3) How can you apply Judith Butler's theory of gender as a 'performance' to the creation of the Everyday Sexism project?
Women will be talking about the abuse that they receive which men are less likely to talk about or experience which will split both into groups of men and women where men and women are different who experience different things causing the gap between both sexes to grow making it hard to move into a post-feminist society.4) How does Angela McRobbie's work on female empowerment link to the Everyday Sexism project?
Media Magazine: The fourth wave?
Read the article: The Fourth Wave? Feminism in the Digital Age in MM55 (p64)
1) Summarise the questions in the first two sub-headings: What is networked feminism? Why is it a problem?
The fourth wave of feminism is also known as networked feminism and tackles issues that women face everyday online. This is done with the use of social media websites and user generated content which allows feminists to tackle any issues faced online.
2) What are the four waves of feminism? Do you agree that we are in a fourth wave ‘networked feminism’?
1st wave feminists, the suffragette
2nd wave feminists, abortion being legal and equal pay between both sexes
3rd wave, post feminism, empowerment and the reclaiming of femininity
4th wave, technology to help with feminism
3) Focus on the examples in the article. Write a 100-word summary of EACH of the following: Everyday Sexism, HeForShe, FCKH8 campaign, This Girl Can.
Everyday Sexism - A campaign which started so women are able to express what they've experienced on a day to day basis in terms of sexism.The site was viewed by over thousands of women and they were able to tell people what they experienced and the different actions that they could take in order to feel safe and not objectified.
HeForShe - This was created by Emma Watson and was similar to the Everyday Sexism page but this ran on social media platform (Twitter) so people were able to ask questions about sexism that was faced on a day to day basis.
FCKH8 - All digital, the group focuses on the rights that females have received over the years and allowing women to be able to access what is right and what they're entitled to. It started to sell merchandise over a period of time rather than the whole idea of feminism due to a video of a girl promoting this which had went viral.
4) What is your opinion with regards to feminism and new/digital media? Do you agree with the concept of a 'fourth wave' of feminism post-2010 or are recent developments like the Everyday Sexism project merely an extension of the third wave of feminism from the 1990s?
I agree with the 4th wave because feminism is still needed in today's society. Rather than people expressing their views to a small amount of people they're able to do this online targeting a wider range of audience so that now if people who are vulnerable could have their ideology shaped by a few negative comments about women which is why feminism is needed.
1) Why did Laura Bates start the Everyday Sexism project?
For people to explain and talk about the everyday issues that women face which links to Feminism still being required in today's society. Women and men are both able to talk about the issues that they face on a daily basis giving them a voice to open up about what is happening to them.2) How does the Everyday Sexism project link to the concept of post-feminism? Is feminism still required in western societies?
It still shows that we need Feminism in today's society because women are still treated unfairly and the UK is positioned low in terms of equality between both sexes which highlights that even in western society and culture still positions women at the bottom which is a reason to still have Feminism.3) How can you apply Judith Butler's theory of gender as a 'performance' to the creation of the Everyday Sexism project?
Women will be talking about the abuse that they receive which men are less likely to talk about or experience which will split both into groups of men and women where men and women are different who experience different things causing the gap between both sexes to grow making it hard to move into a post-feminist society.4) How does Angela McRobbie's work on female empowerment link to the Everyday Sexism project?
Media Magazine: The fourth wave?
Read the article: The Fourth Wave? Feminism in the Digital Age in MM55 (p64)
1) Summarise the questions in the first two sub-headings: What is networked feminism? Why is it a problem?
The fourth wave of feminism is also known as networked feminism and tackles issues that women face everyday online. This is done with the use of social media websites and user generated content which allows feminists to tackle any issues faced online.
2) What are the four waves of feminism? Do you agree that we are in a fourth wave ‘networked feminism’?
1st wave feminists, the suffragette
2nd wave feminists, abortion being legal and equal pay between both sexes
3rd wave, post feminism, empowerment and the reclaiming of femininity
4th wave, technology to help with feminism
3) Focus on the examples in the article. Write a 100-word summary of EACH of the following: Everyday Sexism, HeForShe, FCKH8 campaign, This Girl Can.
Everyday Sexism - A campaign which started so women are able to express what they've experienced on a day to day basis in terms of sexism.The site was viewed by over thousands of women and they were able to tell people what they experienced and the different actions that they could take in order to feel safe and not objectified.
HeForShe - This was created by Emma Watson and was similar to the Everyday Sexism page but this ran on social media platform (Twitter) so people were able to ask questions about sexism that was faced on a day to day basis.
FCKH8 - All digital, the group focuses on the rights that females have received over the years and allowing women to be able to access what is right and what they're entitled to. It started to sell merchandise over a period of time rather than the whole idea of feminism due to a video of a girl promoting this which had went viral.
4) What is your opinion with regards to feminism and new/digital media? Do you agree with the concept of a 'fourth wave' of feminism post-2010 or are recent developments like the Everyday Sexism project merely an extension of the third wave of feminism from the 1990s?
I agree with the 4th wave because feminism is still needed in today's society. Rather than people expressing their views to a small amount of people they're able to do this online targeting a wider range of audience so that now if people who are vulnerable could have their ideology shaped by a few negative comments about women which is why feminism is needed.
Monday, 20 February 2017
Identities: Feminist theory and blog task
1) How might this video contribute to Butler’s idea that gender roles are a ‘performance’?
This would help reinforce the gender stereotype that women are the ones who perform the role of being a housewife and being attractive for their husbands. The video produces this theme throughout as Beyonce is the one who is cleaning up the house but performing that role of being attractive by the use of certain clothing being worn.
2) Would McRobbie view Beyonce as an empowering role model for women? Why?
I think she would because Beyonce hasn't just made songs which reinforce these gender stereotypes but has also lifted the position women are at and trying to challenge it,this can be seen in the song 'single ladies'. This song almost gives women the power and authority to do as they please and can pick any man they want.
3) What are your OWN views on this debate – does Beyonce empower women or reinforce the traditional ‘male gaze’ (Mulvey)?
I think that Beyonce is mocking the traditional gender stereotypes women face and the male gaze as she is one of the most powerful female artists who can get her voice heard by the public she can be a big influence. However, to some extent she is reinforcing the traditional male gaze with the lyrics of her songs and the way she dresses and performs.
Friday, 10 February 2017
Post-colonialism - bonus reading and tasks
M58: Social Media and Black Identity
Open up MM58 from our Media Magazine archive. Go to page 66 and readSocial Media and Black Identity then complete the following tasks:
1) List three theorists discussed in the article and what they believe regarding black identity.
Jenkins - social media is a place where other cultures can be seen
Harris - social media represents black people's negatively
Giddens - Black people are represented in a positive way.
2) In your opinion, is social media a positive or negative force when it comes to issues of black identity?
I think black people are presented in a good way as people try to talk about the issues black communities face and tries helping the issues.
3) How could you apply the post-colonial theories we have learned in class to the issue of social media and black identity?
Alvarado theory could he used as people believe that black people are criminals and therefore are a threat to society and we could also use fannon so people who are black put on a white mask in order to be seen as normal in society.
A Hustle for Life: Refugees in the Media
Now turn to page 6 and read A Hustle for Life: Refugees in the Media. When you have read the article, complete the following tasks:
1) What examples of different representations of refugees in the media are offered in the article?
They're presented as migrants which means they wanted to move according to choice and not because they had to inorder to survive which makes them seen as a negative part of society because people will start to hate them.
2) In your opinion, is the documentary genre more or less biased than the news media? What examples can you provide from the article to support your view?
I think that people will find this bias and people who are misinformed this will create a negative representation and people will see this as a part of their ideology.
3) How could you apply the post-colonial theories we have learned in class to the representation of refugees in the media?
Alvarado - people will feel sympathy for them because they're in trouble and in need of help.
Open up MM58 from our Media Magazine archive. Go to page 66 and readSocial Media and Black Identity then complete the following tasks:
1) List three theorists discussed in the article and what they believe regarding black identity.
Jenkins - social media is a place where other cultures can be seen
Harris - social media represents black people's negatively
Giddens - Black people are represented in a positive way.
2) In your opinion, is social media a positive or negative force when it comes to issues of black identity?
I think black people are presented in a good way as people try to talk about the issues black communities face and tries helping the issues.
3) How could you apply the post-colonial theories we have learned in class to the issue of social media and black identity?
Alvarado theory could he used as people believe that black people are criminals and therefore are a threat to society and we could also use fannon so people who are black put on a white mask in order to be seen as normal in society.
A Hustle for Life: Refugees in the Media
Now turn to page 6 and read A Hustle for Life: Refugees in the Media. When you have read the article, complete the following tasks:
1) What examples of different representations of refugees in the media are offered in the article?
They're presented as migrants which means they wanted to move according to choice and not because they had to inorder to survive which makes them seen as a negative part of society because people will start to hate them.
2) In your opinion, is the documentary genre more or less biased than the news media? What examples can you provide from the article to support your view?
I think that people will find this bias and people who are misinformed this will create a negative representation and people will see this as a part of their ideology.
3) How could you apply the post-colonial theories we have learned in class to the representation of refugees in the media?
Alvarado - people will feel sympathy for them because they're in trouble and in need of help.
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