Media Culture discussion questions.
How does critical/social media theory help us understand pop culture images and the appeal of pop culture icons such as Michael Jackson, Madonna and Brittany Spears?
Why has the (first) Persian Gulf War been called the ôTV War?ö
Can you give examples of various ways in which media culture dominated aspects of your life?
Is showing images of nudity on TV, in movies, and magazine ads exploitation or sexual liberation?
What should be the role of the media in a democratic society? Does the media live up to this role?
Hollywood films have adopted themes of multiculturalism and interracial relationships. Has this done away with stereotypes in films?
Do you think TV news shows have become merely entertainment shows, competing with MTV? Why?
Are cultural wars going on today, or has society been homogenized?
Is there a difference today between high art and pop art, between high culture and low culture?
What is the connection between media and consumer culture? Can one exist without the other?
Do people tend to define themselves by what they see on TV, videos, magazine ads the movies? If so, is this just wishful thinking or a valid means of establishing a sense of personal identity?
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