One of the things that sits with me the most from this class so far is the media interaction with children. I never really understood the way that media is used to imbed thing into the minds of the youth until really looking at it. The only thing I could really relate youth and media to were the disney channel stars and the simular things that seem to occur.
Being a boy myself, I understand now why I played, said, and did the things I would do sometimes as a kid. I often found myself trying to be a masculine as possible; mainly from the superheros and male characters I'd see on t.v. and in movies. I think back on it and understand now why one thing I always had to have in my imagination is the power of super strength. The desire to be the strongest I feel is what drives (first as kids) men into competition. The way I see it, the super abilities attributed to the heros we love so much make us desire something that separates us from the pack. Examples: Being the strongest, fastest, tallest, or best looking.
For girls, I feel as though I have a better idea and understanding of their childhood role models. The biggest and most relatable example for me once again are the disney stars. Lindesy Lohan, Miley Cyrus, Hilary Duff... All seem to me like the were pressured to be perfect. They had to be role models, set examples, live how they were told. Their characters, idoled by youth, are meant to manipulate the minds of their viewers by being what the producers... I guess "Vision" for how girls and women should be. In turn, the lash outs ensue.
Just a few of my thoughts on media and youth. Here's everyone's favorite superstar! :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=My2FRPA3Gf8
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