It’s important for media students to explore the profound influence of media on our social identity. The article below, discusses how various forms of media, including TV, movies, social platforms, and advertising, shape our beliefs, values, and self-perception. Media impacts our views on beauty standards, gender roles, and cultural norms through curated images and messages, often without our awareness. The article emphasises the importance of critically analysing media messages and recognising their impact on our social identity.
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So many things you see online cannot be trusted. Wether it’s coming from BBC or an influencer you follow. I think it needs to be made a common practice to evaluate everything you see, and - instead of trusting the first source you see - doing an in depth research before forming an opinion.
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So important to understand this and to be able to read and view media through a critical lens.
Around the world the average person spends 6 hours and 58 minutes per day looking at screens connected to the internet, of which 151 minutes is social media use. Nearly 15 years ago the New York Times published an article claiming that the average American consumed (what does that mean?) 34GB of data each day. That figure must be substantially greater today.
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Absolutely, I couldn’t agree more! With the overwhelming amount of information online, it’s crucial to approach everything with a critical mindset. Fact-checking and digging deeper into a topic before forming an opinion is becoming increasingly important.
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You’re absolutely right!!! Media literacy and critical thinking are essential in today’s digital age. With the amount of time we spend online and the constant influx of information, being able to discern credible sources, question content, and view media critically is a valuable skill.
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