Introduction to the Critical Investigation: Issues and Debates

1) Write a one-sentence answer to the initial questions in the factsheet:
  • Do fashion magazines contribute to the occurrence of eating disorders?
They do as they only represent female that are tall and thin. This can lead to eating disorders as they see that as an "ideal" body shape. Magazines likes Vogue mostly show females in this body shape and their demographic are mostly teenager girls which could lead to them trying to look like them without knowing the consequences. They also promote being thin by having thing such as "10 ways to lose weight before summer" which could contribute to this issue as well.
  • Do games make people behave violently?
Everyone reacts to games in a different way. People have propensity to violence but most people do not get effect by the games. However, you could argue that video games such as Call of Duty and GTA 5 promote violence and make it a norm. As well as this, video games are slowly become more realistic with graphic that look similar to real life. The way we play games has changed too as technology has improved, we see console such as Oculus, that make VR(virtual reality), making that you can be inside of. This would make it even more realistic which could lead to the younger demographic not recognizing the differences between reality and fiction. 
  • Does advertising work? 
It does work as people see advertisements as a way of getting information. As well as this, company spend billion to advertise their products which must mean they do work. Advertising as become a way of life as we see it everywhere which leads to companies spending even more money trying to get their products recognized. 
  • Does social media generate misogyny?
Misogyny is reinforced in this generation however, more people are questioning and challenging it. Women before have had to deal with this before social because of the lack of authority they had. As social media allows people to hide behind a screen, they are more likely to do it as they don't see the consequence. 

2) Having read the two sides to the discussion, what is your opinion on the effects debate? 
I do believe that violence does directly effect the younger audience as they could forget the line of reality of fiction(hypodermic needle theory). However, most people that play these game are older and they understand this is a game and nothing less. 

3) Summarise the two sides of the example issues and debates on page 2 of the factsheet:
  • Twitter's influence on the news
Twitter allows people to voice an opinion and if it becomes trending, It can turn into formal news. This widen what is put on the news and it also means that the media is no longer run my elite groups. However, Twitter voices opinion not facts.
  • New technology, privacy and Wikileaks
It allow speedy communication of digital information. However, everything we do is tracked and can be harmful if placed in the wrong hands.
  • Social media and racism, sexism or threats online
It has become a talking point for people and films and TV have tapped in these issue.

 4) What is your opinion on the growth of transgender issues in media debates?
I feel that is important for people to talk about these issue so that people that are scared can become public. Everyone should have equal rights to live how they want.


5) Complete the MIGRAIN table below (also on page 4 of the factsheet) linking media products to issues and debates. For each question, you need to write two or three specific media products (e.g. a film, TV programme, a particular newspaper or news story, a certain music video etc.) that you could use when discussing that media debate.

Media language
How is digital technology changing the media language of moving image products?
Media products: Tangerine (award winning movie shot entirely on iPhone), news coverage of London Bridge attacks - citizen journalism.

Does the language used in tabloid and broadsheet news media shape the meaning of news stories differently?
Media products:

Ideology
Does the political persuasion of the news media have an impact on the politics of a culture?
Media products:Twitter, Labour party snapchat

Do ‘twitter storms’ reflect dominant cultural values?
Media products: Donald Trump and Sadiq Khan,Mark Zuckerbery and Hawaii

Genre
After 100 years, is it possible for horror films to generate fear?
Media products: Get out, lights outs

How real is ‘reality TV’? 
Media products: Love island, Geordie Shore, Big Brother

Representation
Do marginalised groups have the power to self-represent?
Media products: Celebrities

Are mainstream media representations of marginalised groups reinforcing or challenging traditional stereotypes?
Media products: Celebrities live the best lives 

Audience
What gratifications does interaction provide for an audience? 
Media products: The 4 uses and graifications

What relationships do audiences have with media institutions?
Media products:They influence what would be created from their opinion

Institution
What are institutions doing to offset ‘the culture of free’?
Media products:

Do streaming and on demand services alter audience behaviours?
Media products: Become lazy, iplayer, itv hub, Youtube, Twitch

Narrative
Why do some modern films and broadcast fictions use non-linear narratives?
Media products:Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind,21 Grams,Pulp Fiction, The Social Network

Does it matter that newspapers structure stories using narrative roles such as ‘heroes’ and ‘villains’?
Media products: Government depending on newspaper



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