Monday, 7 March 2011
Discuss how online media has changed consumer behaviour and audience response over time.
The first implementation of the web represents the Web 1.0, which could be considered the read-only web. In other words, the early web allowed us to search for information and read it. There was very little in the way of user interaction or content contribution. Their goal for a website was to establish an online presence and make their information available to anyone at any time. This is called 'brick-and-mortar thinking applied to the web', and the web as a whole hasn't moved much beyond this stage yet. Critics of Web 2.0 seem happy to dismiss or disregard the rise of creativity online. This is thought that because they are more comfortable with the old models of communication. Web 1.0 included readable pages and most of the information on these pages that were put up on the internet comprised of information on companies. The technology was based on client based servers. However since the pages and information was static yet informative, it was not enough for visitors to get attracted to the site. As these sites using the Web 1.0 technology were not interactive at all, they did not really create any impact or contribute to businesses in any way. One good example of a Web 1.0 approach is the approach the Wikipedia has online. It is just information without much interaction.
Friday, 4 March 2011
To what extent is human identity increasingly mediated?
-Does the media reflect or shape our sense of who we are?
-Is the media increasingly important in how we shape our identity?
-How powerful is the media in shaping/helping us to shape who we are?
Everyones identity is based on beliefs and ideas. Some of these ideas can come from what they see in the media. For example when we watched Skins we saw the main characters were attractive teenagers that all partied 24/7 and enjoyed life. They took drugs and drank all the time. If the audience watching were of a similiar age to the characters, they are likely to try and imitate the behaviour. Alot of teens studying at college smoke and drink how the characters do. They dress and look similiar to characters and some people may even create a personality similliar to one of those they have seen on TV. The way the programme is broadcasted, we interpretted from it that to party and to take drugs all the time and to get in trouble was deemed as 'cool'. This message is being sent out to everyone watching which would increase this behaviour in every day life.
Each episode is focused on a particular character which gives the audience a better insight into their typical everyday behaviour and personality. This way of filming allows the audience to become more familiar with the characters and story lines and creates a closeness with them which helps the audience relate to the programme. By having the focus on one person, specific groups of people eg 'chavs', 'goths' can copy and imitate the characters they enjoy the most. For example there was a story in the news about how a party had been advertised on Facebook (similiar to how it was on a Skins episode) and police helicopters and dogs had to be called in to shut the party down due to it being over populated and out of hand. This is a prime example of how the programme has shaped the way some people want to live thier lives.
Personally we feel that the media is important in the way we shape our identity, however sometimes it can create too much pressure and turn our lives around so that they begin to go in the wrong direction. All types of media gives people new ideas everyday from about how they look to what they do for a job. It can inspire people and make their life better but it can also be a problem. If someone becomes obsessed with an idea they will do anything to make it happen. For example if viewers copied everything that happened in the Skins episode they would be breaking the law for several offences. If this happened, it is likely that they would not get away with it how the characters do in the programme as that is fiction and created for entertainment.
Media can touch people in different ways. For example some soap operas are very easy to relate to for some viewers. Dramas often show problems that can happen in every day life, although they are very exaggerated, it can help some people through things. There are often help lines and advice phone numbers displayed after programmes that face issues so that viewers experiencing the same thing can go through their lives more easily.
Another way that the media is so powerful is that celebrities are often role models to people. They see how they behave in the media and imitate it without effort. Some people would rather live other peoples lives than their own as it is easier for them and allows them to express how they feel.
-Is the media increasingly important in how we shape our identity?
-How powerful is the media in shaping/helping us to shape who we are?
Everyones identity is based on beliefs and ideas. Some of these ideas can come from what they see in the media. For example when we watched Skins we saw the main characters were attractive teenagers that all partied 24/7 and enjoyed life. They took drugs and drank all the time. If the audience watching were of a similiar age to the characters, they are likely to try and imitate the behaviour. Alot of teens studying at college smoke and drink how the characters do. They dress and look similiar to characters and some people may even create a personality similliar to one of those they have seen on TV. The way the programme is broadcasted, we interpretted from it that to party and to take drugs all the time and to get in trouble was deemed as 'cool'. This message is being sent out to everyone watching which would increase this behaviour in every day life.
Each episode is focused on a particular character which gives the audience a better insight into their typical everyday behaviour and personality. This way of filming allows the audience to become more familiar with the characters and story lines and creates a closeness with them which helps the audience relate to the programme. By having the focus on one person, specific groups of people eg 'chavs', 'goths' can copy and imitate the characters they enjoy the most. For example there was a story in the news about how a party had been advertised on Facebook (similiar to how it was on a Skins episode) and police helicopters and dogs had to be called in to shut the party down due to it being over populated and out of hand. This is a prime example of how the programme has shaped the way some people want to live thier lives.
Personally we feel that the media is important in the way we shape our identity, however sometimes it can create too much pressure and turn our lives around so that they begin to go in the wrong direction. All types of media gives people new ideas everyday from about how they look to what they do for a job. It can inspire people and make their life better but it can also be a problem. If someone becomes obsessed with an idea they will do anything to make it happen. For example if viewers copied everything that happened in the Skins episode they would be breaking the law for several offences. If this happened, it is likely that they would not get away with it how the characters do in the programme as that is fiction and created for entertainment.
Media can touch people in different ways. For example some soap operas are very easy to relate to for some viewers. Dramas often show problems that can happen in every day life, although they are very exaggerated, it can help some people through things. There are often help lines and advice phone numbers displayed after programmes that face issues so that viewers experiencing the same thing can go through their lives more easily.
Another way that the media is so powerful is that celebrities are often role models to people. They see how they behave in the media and imitate it without effort. Some people would rather live other peoples lives than their own as it is easier for them and allows them to express how they feel.
Collective Identity
I think media influences identity but i don't think it necessarily forms who you are as a person. I don't think that i have created my identity based on media ideologies but i think i have developed or altered my identity by consuming media concepts.
Identity is more constructed and mediated through mediums in modern age as apposed to previous time periods. In contemporary time periods, with the excessive consumption and use of media means that our identities are influenced by ideologies which alter or develop our sense of self-identity. There is an idea that media helps us to learn more about yourself or develop individuality by recognising our qualities. David Gauntlett's theory helps us understand the balance between inner self development and media influences. HE suggests that the messages that media sends out about identity, gender etc are not overpowering to the public's diverse feelings but have equal influence on the construction of our identity. Therefore we choose want we want to be influenced by depending on what appeals to us when we are exposed to different mediums.
Identity is more constructed and mediated through mediums in modern age as apposed to previous time periods. In contemporary time periods, with the excessive consumption and use of media means that our identities are influenced by ideologies which alter or develop our sense of self-identity. There is an idea that media helps us to learn more about yourself or develop individuality by recognising our qualities. David Gauntlett's theory helps us understand the balance between inner self development and media influences. HE suggests that the messages that media sends out about identity, gender etc are not overpowering to the public's diverse feelings but have equal influence on the construction of our identity. Therefore we choose want we want to be influenced by depending on what appeals to us when we are exposed to different mediums.
To What Extent is Human Identity increasingly mediated?
Does the media reflect or shape our sense of who we are?:
Yes, to a certain extent, since much of our knowledge of the world around us is presented to us through media, and therefore media opinions of different issues or social groups can influence our own view. For example, the media presenting youth culture in a negative light could effect the identity's of other members of youth social groups. For example, the tv program "misfits" presents its group of youths on community service in a mostly positive light, and portrays community service as fun. This could influence peoples view, since previously people may have viewed community service workers in a negative light due to its criminal nature.
Is the media increasingly important in how we shape our identity?:
Since the methods of conveying media are becoming increasingly varied and prominent, more and more people are consuming it in whatever form, and therefore its impact on our identity is becoming increasingly prominent. For example, following the release of the first season of skins, a girl advertised a "skins" party on facebook, attempting to imitate the show,causing thousands of pounds worth of damage. This demonstrates different media converging to effect the actions and percieved identity of indiviguals.
How powerful is the media in shaping/ helping us to shape who we are?:
The media is shaping us in negative ways. Teenage girls could watch "Next Top Model" and believe they need to look and act like the girls on the TV. Therefore they could end up having eating disorders.
Skins can shape also in a negative way the advertising the use of drugs and alcohol to the teenage population. This can make them believe that drugs and excessive use of alcohol is "cool".
The Media can help us in the way of broadcasting people in the 3rd world countries. This can make us understand the importance of what we have.
Also a lot of nature shows can show the understanding of the world and how we are destroying it. So this can influence people to become more economic.
Yes, to a certain extent, since much of our knowledge of the world around us is presented to us through media, and therefore media opinions of different issues or social groups can influence our own view. For example, the media presenting youth culture in a negative light could effect the identity's of other members of youth social groups. For example, the tv program "misfits" presents its group of youths on community service in a mostly positive light, and portrays community service as fun. This could influence peoples view, since previously people may have viewed community service workers in a negative light due to its criminal nature.
Is the media increasingly important in how we shape our identity?:
Since the methods of conveying media are becoming increasingly varied and prominent, more and more people are consuming it in whatever form, and therefore its impact on our identity is becoming increasingly prominent. For example, following the release of the first season of skins, a girl advertised a "skins" party on facebook, attempting to imitate the show,causing thousands of pounds worth of damage. This demonstrates different media converging to effect the actions and percieved identity of indiviguals.
How powerful is the media in shaping/ helping us to shape who we are?:
The media is shaping us in negative ways. Teenage girls could watch "Next Top Model" and believe they need to look and act like the girls on the TV. Therefore they could end up having eating disorders.
Skins can shape also in a negative way the advertising the use of drugs and alcohol to the teenage population. This can make them believe that drugs and excessive use of alcohol is "cool".
The Media can help us in the way of broadcasting people in the 3rd world countries. This can make us understand the importance of what we have.
Also a lot of nature shows can show the understanding of the world and how we are destroying it. So this can influence people to become more economic.
To What Extent Is Human Identity Increasingly Mediated? - Essay Question
We believe that the media does shape our sense of who we are to a certain degree because we are continually passively consuming various types of media that could potentially influence our lives and our identity. Some people may aspire to be like the characters they see in the media, on television and film for example, as they can relate and identify with them. One example of a television programme that could shape the identity of youths, is Skins, youths may aspire to the characters within this programme because they can relate to them. In the news, there was a girl who wanted to throw a party like seen in Skins through this there were many negative effects. In terms of reflecting our identity we believe that most representations are false as they are over exaggerated and do not reflect us accurately, this could then gives youths a negative stereotype.
We would say that the media isn't necessarily important in how we shape our identity but it is becoming increasingly relevant and involved in creating our identity. Media is everywhere so we will always be influenced by it throughout our lives, whether it effects us or not is down to us and how much we actively consume it. David Gauntlett's states that 'the media sends out huge number of messages about identity and acceptable forms of self-expression'. People will conform to these and believe that this is they way to be within society. This could have detrimental effects on people's live, for example, youths who watch programmes such as america's next top model may see that losing large amounts of weight and being exceptionally thin is acceptable and they way to look and be.As well as false representations, some portrayals of collective identities may challenge stereotypes and change people's perceptions of particular people. For example, in the film London to Brighton, a prostitute is shown in a very motherly, caring way and the stereotype usually connected with prostitutes are that they are cheap and nasty but this film overcomes this.
The media is becoming more and more powerful in how we shape who we are. The media is rapidly expanding especially now with Web 2.0 and the internet, we as a society are consuming considerable amounts of different media types compared with the past where media wasn't such a powerful tool for shaping identity. In the future our identity and lives may be formed entirely through the media. Jacques Lacan theory the Mirror Stage, states how children learn and shape their identity through imitation, this could then mean that the media is forming their identity.
Marcuse's theory argues that 'society creates false needs which divert us from our private identity'...'these false needs are created through advertising and the media in general, emphasising the need to behave and consume like everybody else.'' This is saying that what we see and consume mould and shape our identity rather than our won internal ego and personality.
In conclusion, we believe that human identity is becoming more and more mediated, especially in the younger generation because of their vulnerability and naivety. Passive consumption is occuring a lot more frequently due to the indreased amoutn of media now present within society. So overall, we think that human identity is mediated to a large extent, in socity today and in the future we as the public will be formed and our identity shaped by the media even more and as increased amount of media becomes more apparent.
We would say that the media isn't necessarily important in how we shape our identity but it is becoming increasingly relevant and involved in creating our identity. Media is everywhere so we will always be influenced by it throughout our lives, whether it effects us or not is down to us and how much we actively consume it. David Gauntlett's states that 'the media sends out huge number of messages about identity and acceptable forms of self-expression'. People will conform to these and believe that this is they way to be within society. This could have detrimental effects on people's live, for example, youths who watch programmes such as america's next top model may see that losing large amounts of weight and being exceptionally thin is acceptable and they way to look and be.As well as false representations, some portrayals of collective identities may challenge stereotypes and change people's perceptions of particular people. For example, in the film London to Brighton, a prostitute is shown in a very motherly, caring way and the stereotype usually connected with prostitutes are that they are cheap and nasty but this film overcomes this.
The media is becoming more and more powerful in how we shape who we are. The media is rapidly expanding especially now with Web 2.0 and the internet, we as a society are consuming considerable amounts of different media types compared with the past where media wasn't such a powerful tool for shaping identity. In the future our identity and lives may be formed entirely through the media. Jacques Lacan theory the Mirror Stage, states how children learn and shape their identity through imitation, this could then mean that the media is forming their identity.
Marcuse's theory argues that 'society creates false needs which divert us from our private identity'...'these false needs are created through advertising and the media in general, emphasising the need to behave and consume like everybody else.'' This is saying that what we see and consume mould and shape our identity rather than our won internal ego and personality.
In conclusion, we believe that human identity is becoming more and more mediated, especially in the younger generation because of their vulnerability and naivety. Passive consumption is occuring a lot more frequently due to the indreased amoutn of media now present within society. So overall, we think that human identity is mediated to a large extent, in socity today and in the future we as the public will be formed and our identity shaped by the media even more and as increased amount of media becomes more apparent.
we believe that human identity is increasingly influenced and shaped by the media, as it generally shapes our sense of who we are because we continually passively consume different types of media that influences our behaviour and the things that we do. for example the tv series skins is very influential amongst teenagers such as the girl who threw a party because she saw on an episode. This reflects the mirror stage theory that compares media consumption to children developing a sense of identity through seeing themselves in a mirror, which is similar to when someone identifies with a character through media and therefore develops an identity relating to the character.
The media is increasingly important in how we shape or identity through the development of social networking sites like Facebook. Facebook has essentially shaped our generational identity as many teenagers use the site to express there ideas, interests and thoughts in order to make friends, which has changed the way many people approach socializing.
Furthermore it also helps everyone in this modern society to keep in contact with everyone else, a
s talking to them is fingertips away rather then sending post or whatever. Makes everything
the media is very
The media is increasingly important in how we shape or identity through the development of social networking sites like Facebook. Facebook has essentially shaped our generational identity as many teenagers use the site to express there ideas, interests and thoughts in order to make friends, which has changed the way many people approach socializing.
Furthermore it also helps everyone in this modern society to keep in contact with everyone else, a
s talking to them is fingertips away rather then sending post or whatever. Makes everything
the media is very
To what extent is human identity increasingly mediated?
Does the media reflect or shape our sense of who we are?
Is the media increasingly important in how we shape our identity?
How powerful is the media in shaping/helping us to shape who we are?
we believe that the media has a strong impact on our sense of identity. everyday we passsively consume some kind of media text which contributes to our form of identity. This is assuming we are a passive audience which would support the hypodermic needle model, part of the effects theory, which demonstrates how media 'injects' audiences with certain ideologies. We like what we like because it is shown in media to be the correct thing to like or do. the cultivation theory is another way to show the ways the media have changed our views over time. it shows that repeated exposure to a certain form of media makes the audience less sensitve than if we were to view it once. this is called being "desensitised".
on the tv programe "skins" one of the main characters has a house party when her parents are away, which is refelected when a girl we know threw a house party and advertised it on facebook ad it got out of hand.
Facebook is also a very strong type of media that is reflected on youths shaping of their identity. it becomes a part of our lives, with consantly updating status', thoughts and ideas of theirs, amd adding friends which has changed this generations views on socializing.
Is the media increasingly important in how we shape our identity?
How powerful is the media in shaping/helping us to shape who we are?
we believe that the media has a strong impact on our sense of identity. everyday we passsively consume some kind of media text which contributes to our form of identity. This is assuming we are a passive audience which would support the hypodermic needle model, part of the effects theory, which demonstrates how media 'injects' audiences with certain ideologies. We like what we like because it is shown in media to be the correct thing to like or do. the cultivation theory is another way to show the ways the media have changed our views over time. it shows that repeated exposure to a certain form of media makes the audience less sensitve than if we were to view it once. this is called being "desensitised".
on the tv programe "skins" one of the main characters has a house party when her parents are away, which is refelected when a girl we know threw a house party and advertised it on facebook ad it got out of hand.
Facebook is also a very strong type of media that is reflected on youths shaping of their identity. it becomes a part of our lives, with consantly updating status', thoughts and ideas of theirs, amd adding friends which has changed this generations views on socializing.
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-Is the media increasingly important in how we shape our identity?
-How powerful is media in shaping/helping us to shape who we are?
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Tuesday, 1 March 2011
democratisation of the media.
Can you personally relate to the idea of creating identity using the media?
are there any characters or media personalities who you feel represent you?
do you share the same qaulities?
which qaulities do you reject and which do you aspire to have?
how do you use the internet to create a representation of yourself?
are you on facebook-how does that create identity- what is the template?
how about online worlds and games? do you (or others) use twitter or youtube to express yourself?
how do collective identities use the internet to define themselves? are online communities or facebook groups important?
The internet is the perfect place to create an identity of yourself, any identity you want. Programmes such as facebook enable people to post infomation about themselves, which could, or could not be true.
are there any characters or media personalities who you feel represent you?
do you share the same qaulities?
which qaulities do you reject and which do you aspire to have?
how do you use the internet to create a representation of yourself?
are you on facebook-how does that create identity- what is the template?
how about online worlds and games? do you (or others) use twitter or youtube to express yourself?
how do collective identities use the internet to define themselves? are online communities or facebook groups important?
The internet is the perfect place to create an identity of yourself, any identity you want. Programmes such as facebook enable people to post infomation about themselves, which could, or could not be true.
To What Extent is Human Identity increasingly mediated?
Can you personally relate to the idea of creating identity using the media?
We both can as their are many television programmes and films aimed at our age group. This means that we can relate to the characters within these media types and because of this we see them as role models and may aspire to be like them . This can then modify and sculpture your own identity.
Are there any characters or media personalities who you feel represent you?
I feel that there are many personalities who we feel that are meant to represent us as a social group (youths) yet they do not always represent us fairly. Many representations are very exaggerated and unrealistic representations.
Do you share the same qualities?
No not really because we do not feel that there are any that represent us and we feel that if they do then its an unfair representation.
Which qualities do you reject and which do you aspire to have?
If we were to reject any qualities then it would be the antisocial behaviour of excessive drinking, drug taking and stealing that are frequently represented by the media of youths.
How do you use the internet to create a representation of yourself?
We both have facebook, so by creating a profile of pictures and information on this social networking site we are effectively creating a representation of ourselves. We will only want pictures on this site that we feel comfortable with, in order to not create a bad representation of ourselves. We want to be portrayed in a respectable manner as some people want to portray a provocative image so will want to put certain pictures on there.
How about online worlds and games? Do you use twitter or youtube to express yourself?
We personally do not have other of these sites, but i do think that both of these sites can be used to express someone through posts and videos.
How do collective identities use the internet to define themselves? Are online communities or facebook groups important?
They use social networking sites or themed blogs to group themselves together with similar likes and dislikes and discussion blogs on subjects that internet them. There are websites for every type of person and therefore every collective identity and these groups can express themselves through certain sites. We dont really think that online communities and facebook groups are overly important and they could be deemed as unsociable and may encourage destructive acts such as self harming and anorexia groups but they could also open doors to people to connect with others who are the same as them and they then feel part if a group.
We both can as their are many television programmes and films aimed at our age group. This means that we can relate to the characters within these media types and because of this we see them as role models and may aspire to be like them . This can then modify and sculpture your own identity.
Are there any characters or media personalities who you feel represent you?
I feel that there are many personalities who we feel that are meant to represent us as a social group (youths) yet they do not always represent us fairly. Many representations are very exaggerated and unrealistic representations.
Do you share the same qualities?
No not really because we do not feel that there are any that represent us and we feel that if they do then its an unfair representation.
Which qualities do you reject and which do you aspire to have?
If we were to reject any qualities then it would be the antisocial behaviour of excessive drinking, drug taking and stealing that are frequently represented by the media of youths.
How do you use the internet to create a representation of yourself?
We both have facebook, so by creating a profile of pictures and information on this social networking site we are effectively creating a representation of ourselves. We will only want pictures on this site that we feel comfortable with, in order to not create a bad representation of ourselves. We want to be portrayed in a respectable manner as some people want to portray a provocative image so will want to put certain pictures on there.
How about online worlds and games? Do you use twitter or youtube to express yourself?
We personally do not have other of these sites, but i do think that both of these sites can be used to express someone through posts and videos.
How do collective identities use the internet to define themselves? Are online communities or facebook groups important?
They use social networking sites or themed blogs to group themselves together with similar likes and dislikes and discussion blogs on subjects that internet them. There are websites for every type of person and therefore every collective identity and these groups can express themselves through certain sites. We dont really think that online communities and facebook groups are overly important and they could be deemed as unsociable and may encourage destructive acts such as self harming and anorexia groups but they could also open doors to people to connect with others who are the same as them and they then feel part if a group.
To what extent is human identity increasingly mediated?
Can you personally relate to the idea of creating identity using the media?
Personally neither of us can relate to the idea of creating an identity using media however an example of how it could be true is when there was the size zero debate. A lot of young girls lost weight to try and fit the image of what they were seeing in magazines and on TV.
Are there any characters or media personalities who you feel represent you?
Josh feels that David Beckham, Brad Pitt and Justin Beiber all share similiar qualities with him. He has seen all these celebrities in the media and has idolised them and tried to imitate some of their characteristics.
Do you share the same qualities?
Unfortunately Josh doesn't share the same qualitites as his idols, he has better qualities. People say these celebs are good looking but the media think Josh is truely something else and i quote "FHMS man of the year." I have won this prestigious award for ten years running and intend to keep the record going strong, in other words i love myself and everyone else does. What can i say? I'm amazing!
Which qualities do you reject and which do you aspire to have?
We both aspire to be famous. We think that the lifestyle celebs have is very glamorous and we would like to have this lifestyle. A quality we both would reject is being classed as stupid.
Because of democratisation of the media, we can use media, explicitly to create our identities-
How do you use the internet to create representation of yourself?
We both use the website Facebook to upload and share pictures and information about ourselves and friends. It allows you to interact with others and create friendships. The pictures we have on our pages show others who we are and what we look like. The information we have on the page also allows people to get an insight into our personalities and what we are about. Here is an example of one of our friends Facebook main page.
Are you on Facebook - how does it create identity - what is the template?
We are both on the Facebook website. It creates identity by showing pictures and information about yourself. For example it can tell people what your likes and dislikes are, what you are interested in and basic information about the individual.
How about online worlds and games? Do you (or others) use Twitter or Youtube to express yourself?
Only Josh uses twitter. He uses it to act cool and to attract followers. We both use Youtube to listen to music that we like and to discover new songs and types of music. Josh also uses the website miniclip to play on games.
How do Collective Identities use the internet to define themselves? Are online communities or /Facebook groups important?
We think that the online communities are important to have online as they allow people to express themselves through different media forms from pictures videos. It allows some people to create a new identity for themselves if they play online games for example. It is a very social thing to be on a Facebook or other social site as it allows you to interact with hundreds of people. IT can help you develop who you are and your beliefs.
Personally neither of us can relate to the idea of creating an identity using media however an example of how it could be true is when there was the size zero debate. A lot of young girls lost weight to try and fit the image of what they were seeing in magazines and on TV.
Are there any characters or media personalities who you feel represent you?
Josh feels that David Beckham, Brad Pitt and Justin Beiber all share similiar qualities with him. He has seen all these celebrities in the media and has idolised them and tried to imitate some of their characteristics.
Do you share the same qualities?
Unfortunately Josh doesn't share the same qualitites as his idols, he has better qualities. People say these celebs are good looking but the media think Josh is truely something else and i quote "FHMS man of the year." I have won this prestigious award for ten years running and intend to keep the record going strong, in other words i love myself and everyone else does. What can i say? I'm amazing!
Which qualities do you reject and which do you aspire to have?
We both aspire to be famous. We think that the lifestyle celebs have is very glamorous and we would like to have this lifestyle. A quality we both would reject is being classed as stupid.
Because of democratisation of the media, we can use media, explicitly to create our identities-
How do you use the internet to create representation of yourself?
We both use the website Facebook to upload and share pictures and information about ourselves and friends. It allows you to interact with others and create friendships. The pictures we have on our pages show others who we are and what we look like. The information we have on the page also allows people to get an insight into our personalities and what we are about. Here is an example of one of our friends Facebook main page.
Are you on Facebook - how does it create identity - what is the template?
We are both on the Facebook website. It creates identity by showing pictures and information about yourself. For example it can tell people what your likes and dislikes are, what you are interested in and basic information about the individual.
How about online worlds and games? Do you (or others) use Twitter or Youtube to express yourself?
Only Josh uses twitter. He uses it to act cool and to attract followers. We both use Youtube to listen to music that we like and to discover new songs and types of music. Josh also uses the website miniclip to play on games.
How do Collective Identities use the internet to define themselves? Are online communities or /Facebook groups important?
We think that the online communities are important to have online as they allow people to express themselves through different media forms from pictures videos. It allows some people to create a new identity for themselves if they play online games for example. It is a very social thing to be on a Facebook or other social site as it allows you to interact with hundreds of people. IT can help you develop who you are and your beliefs.
Is Human Identity increasingly mediated?
Londie Ncube
I think media influences identity but i don't think it necessarily forms who you are as a person. I don't think that i have created my identity based on media ideologies but i think i have developed or altered my identity by consuming media concepts.
Miquita oliver because of her sense of humour and i think her image, the way she dresses is similar to my style. I think the same qualities in terms of how she is casual and quite laid-back. The qualities of hers i reject are probably her slight arrogance sometimes because i don't think that reflects my character but i aspire to have her confidence and self-satisfaction.
Alex Irvine
I think the media does influence my individuality as there are many media personalities that have an effect on my identity. They have not necessarily formed the person i am but i do think that some elements in my life are taken from the media.
I feel that Selena Gomez is the media personality that i feel represents my character. She is similar to me in ways that we both embrace our youthful characteristics. I aspire to have a similar dress sense to her as it is something i like. I reject that she isn't very commited to one profession.
I think media influences identity but i don't think it necessarily forms who you are as a person. I don't think that i have created my identity based on media ideologies but i think i have developed or altered my identity by consuming media concepts.
Miquita oliver because of her sense of humour and i think her image, the way she dresses is similar to my style. I think the same qualities in terms of how she is casual and quite laid-back. The qualities of hers i reject are probably her slight arrogance sometimes because i don't think that reflects my character but i aspire to have her confidence and self-satisfaction.
I think the media does influence my individuality as there are many media personalities that have an effect on my identity. They have not necessarily formed the person i am but i do think that some elements in my life are taken from the media.
I feel that Selena Gomez is the media personality that i feel represents my character. She is similar to me in ways that we both embrace our youthful characteristics. I aspire to have a similar dress sense to her as it is something i like. I reject that she isn't very commited to one profession.
To What Extent Is Human Identity Increasingly Mediated?
- Can you personally relate to the idea of creating identity using the media?
Yes, because there are so many influences, especially on young people for example the TV series "Skins. This creates a sense of identity as many young people desire to be like the characters that are portrayed even though they are a slightly exaggerated image of the youth culture.
- Are there any characters or media personalities who you feel represent you?
Not particularly because many of the characters are amalgamations of different stereotypes, and none of the individual characters are particularly believable. That said, since the characters incorporate lots of different aspects, it possible to identify with some of these.
- Which qualities do you reject and which do you aspire to have?
The qualities that hold some desirablity are the easygoing, party life. However some of the less realistic qualities are less desirable such as criminal behaviour.
-How do you use the internet to create a representation of yourself?
Only some facets of the internet creates a representation are sites such as Facebook and YouTube.
-Are you on Facebook -how does that create identity - what is the template?
Facebook creates an identity by having a huge amount of online social activity. This means that lots of people are using Facebook as a major social vehicle.
Yes, because there are so many influences, especially on young people for example the TV series "Skins. This creates a sense of identity as many young people desire to be like the characters that are portrayed even though they are a slightly exaggerated image of the youth culture.
- Are there any characters or media personalities who you feel represent you?
Not particularly because many of the characters are amalgamations of different stereotypes, and none of the individual characters are particularly believable. That said, since the characters incorporate lots of different aspects, it possible to identify with some of these.
- Which qualities do you reject and which do you aspire to have?
The qualities that hold some desirablity are the easygoing, party life. However some of the less realistic qualities are less desirable such as criminal behaviour.
-How do you use the internet to create a representation of yourself?
Only some facets of the internet creates a representation are sites such as Facebook and YouTube.
-Are you on Facebook -how does that create identity - what is the template?
Facebook creates an identity by having a huge amount of online social activity. This means that lots of people are using Facebook as a major social vehicle.
Prompt question 4
Can you personally relate to the idea of creating identity using the media?
Yes because people of our generation have created their identitys using online networking sites for example, facebook/twitter/youtube.
Are there any characters or media personalities who you feel represent you?
Our generation as a whole is represented largely by the current tv shows about teenagers such as skins, the behaviour of the teenagrs in misfits etc.
Do you share the same qualities?
You see people represented in these programs as typical images of characters you could expect to meet. Individuals can relate to certain aspects of the characters behaviour during certain situations at certains times in the shows.
Which qualities do you reject and which do you aspire to have?
we reject the qualities of failure in the cast of skins because many of the characters fail their education and career due to drugs and violence. We aspire to have desirable qualities represented in the media to be desirable such as beauty/humour etc.
How do you use the internet to create a representation of yourself ?
You can make many online accounts with social networking sites such as facebook myspace bebo and twitter etc. to contact your friends upload pictures and videos and tell people whats going on in your life. However you can use more specialised sites such as Youtube for uploading more videos, mypace for uploading music and flickr for photo's.
Are you on Facebook? How does that create identity, what is the template?
Yes, Facebook can help create identity by status updates showing what your doing. Also you can add pictures, links, music and videos all contribute to your online identity usually expressing your personal identity.
How about online worlds and games? do you (or others) use Twitter or Youtube to express yourself?
People play online worlds and games to compete and experience a variety of different challenges for themselves, they can socialise with others online. Me and Shanna don't use twitter or youtube.
How do Collective Identities use the internet to define themselves? Are online communities or facebook groups important?
Collective identites use the internet to create websites, fans advertise themselves, Online communities are important to some businesses to make themselves more known.
Yes because people of our generation have created their identitys using online networking sites for example, facebook/twitter/youtube.
Are there any characters or media personalities who you feel represent you?
Our generation as a whole is represented largely by the current tv shows about teenagers such as skins, the behaviour of the teenagrs in misfits etc.
Do you share the same qualities?
You see people represented in these programs as typical images of characters you could expect to meet. Individuals can relate to certain aspects of the characters behaviour during certain situations at certains times in the shows.
Which qualities do you reject and which do you aspire to have?
we reject the qualities of failure in the cast of skins because many of the characters fail their education and career due to drugs and violence. We aspire to have desirable qualities represented in the media to be desirable such as beauty/humour etc.
How do you use the internet to create a representation of yourself ?
You can make many online accounts with social networking sites such as facebook myspace bebo and twitter etc. to contact your friends upload pictures and videos and tell people whats going on in your life. However you can use more specialised sites such as Youtube for uploading more videos, mypace for uploading music and flickr for photo's.
Are you on Facebook? How does that create identity, what is the template?
Yes, Facebook can help create identity by status updates showing what your doing. Also you can add pictures, links, music and videos all contribute to your online identity usually expressing your personal identity.
How about online worlds and games? do you (or others) use Twitter or Youtube to express yourself?
People play online worlds and games to compete and experience a variety of different challenges for themselves, they can socialise with others online. Me and Shanna don't use twitter or youtube.
How do Collective Identities use the internet to define themselves? Are online communities or facebook groups important?
Collective identites use the internet to create websites, fans advertise themselves, Online communities are important to some businesses to make themselves more known.
To what extent is human identity increasingly mediated
Yeah, i believe that media effects how we progress as people and depending on what we consume shapes our personalities and how we are. Facebook is a way in which we create our image.
I feel as though characters that are made in series such as Skins, this is because this series is aimed at a younger audience and the characters encompass stereotypes which most people can identify with. This is the same in series such as misfits and shameless.
Some similarities such as 'Chris' in skins with the fashion sense and the muddled up personality.
I reject being a drug addict but aspire to be independent.
We use social networking sites to create profiles of ourselves and share photos, videos and information with friends online. Other websites allow us to share music we have created with our friends and peers. (myspace)
I am on facebook, as are many of my peers. Our identity is created through the pictures and personal information we share. Even the way we respond to each others comments creates an identity.
YouTube enables to post videos expressing feelings or share other videos which we have seen which entertain and amuse us. Although i do not, i know people that are signed up to Second Life which has become almost a retreat for these individuals. It gives people are chance to reinvent themselves and create a persona in a new world.
Online communities have become important in popular culture as it has become a popular way of socializing in the modern day
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I feel as though characters that are made in series such as Skins, this is because this series is aimed at a younger audience and the characters encompass stereotypes which most people can identify with. This is the same in series such as misfits and shameless.
Some similarities such as 'Chris' in skins with the fashion sense and the muddled up personality.
I reject being a drug addict but aspire to be independent.
We use social networking sites to create profiles of ourselves and share photos, videos and information with friends online. Other websites allow us to share music we have created with our friends and peers. (myspace)
I am on facebook, as are many of my peers. Our identity is created through the pictures and personal information we share. Even the way we respond to each others comments creates an identity.
YouTube enables to post videos expressing feelings or share other videos which we have seen which entertain and amuse us. Although i do not, i know people that are signed up to Second Life which has become almost a retreat for these individuals. It gives people are chance to reinvent themselves and create a persona in a new world.
Online communities have become important in popular culture as it has become a popular way of socializing in the modern day
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