MEST4 Coursework

Articles ''A school in Canada banned all references to the show completely, and some schools have had to issue statements warning parents about the material.''-  http://uk.businessinsider.com/13-reasons-why-controversy-suicide-dangerous-2017-5/#theres-also-extremely-graphic-content-in-the-show-involving-sexual-assault-and-suicide-the-creators-of-the-show-call-the-violent-scene-depicting-hannahs-suicide-necessary-8  -  S imilarly in the show, the parents of the students in school are warned of the death of Hannah. Some audiences may believe that the show is actually quite acurrate and be encouraged to do the same thing as Hannah did, in hope of a similar reaction. ''Instead of showcasing the tragic ending to a life, we witness a school become captivated by the drama of suicide.'' - ''There is something grossly optimistic in portraying a suicide not as a random, irrational act, but as something explicable, even casual, with potentially good con...

Media text:   13 Reasons Why (2017)- Netflix Teen Drama Media issue/debate:  How teen dramas portray psychological problems. Does the show glorify suicide? Link to Media key concepts (MIGRAIN) - at least THREE:   The narrative revolves around a high school girl,  Hannah Baker, commits suicide after a series of demoralizing events. One of her classmates, Clay Jensen receives a series of tapes each explaining how a certain person and/or event, led her to make his horrifying decision. This links to my concept as it explores the way in which different experiences can affect someones emotional/psychological state.  The ideology behind the series was to bring about awareness of ''teen suicides'' as they have been a significant issue in the last couple of years. The preferred reading for the show would be to inform students to respect each other and see how discriminating and bullying an individual can lead them being insecure. This therefore li...

Media text: DNA- Kendrick Lamar (music video) Representation of rap culture in the news Media Text: Neighbors- J Cole (music video) Racism/ stereotypes/ prejudice  Media Text: Inside Man (2006 -Film) How crime movies can provoke moral panic Media Text: Love Island (TV Series) Representation of reality TV. Is reality TV real? Media text :13 reasons why (TV Series) How teen dramas portray psychological problems: Do they really achieve their aims?

1)Write a one-sentence answer to the initial questions in the factsheet: Do fashion magazines contribute to the occurrence of eating disorders? To an extent, as some images of women who appear to be ''skinny'' may provoke readers to do things that may make them believe that having an extreme eating habit can make them skinnier.  Do games make people behave violently? Not necessarily, as this type of behaviour is only provoked by social factors, such as their upbringing and attitude towards specific social groups. Does advertising work? Yes, as they are able to convince the target audience that they cannot live without consuming that specific product. Does social media generate misogyny? In some cases,as people feel as if they are free to spread misogynistic ideas expressively with no restrictions, and also these could lead to the indoctrination of these extreme ideas to various individuals online . 2) Having read the two sides to the discussion, wh...

How far does Beyonce's visual album Lemonade promote the views and values of Black Feminism? Word Count: 495 Black Feminism is a term referring to the empowerment of Black women, as a result of the oppression they have faced throughout the years. It first gained popularity in the 1960s, during the Civil Rights Movement in response to the sexism and racism they had faced. In today's society this term still remains relevant as certain inequalities are still being experienced by this particular demographic. In relation to this, Crenshaw's ''theory of intersectionality'' highlights the difficulties that black women face: since they experience race, class, and gender oppression simultaneously  if it quite difficult for them to differentiate between them. This therefore shows us that due these combined inequalities, the movement of Black Feminism, is used to ''stand up'' and fight against discrimination. Beyonce's visual album Lemonade, d...