Critical Analysis Of Media Major Making Class Invisible By Gregory Mantsios

Throughout this semester we have discussed topics that are controversial and prevalent all over the media. They are topics that truly make you think, and put your differences a side to have an open discussion. Some of the articles we read, were ones I could relate to and completely understand, where as some of the other ones were not. I was introduced to a lot of new concepts, and even had my opinion changed after reading up on familiar topics.
An article that really interested me was Media Major: Making Class Invisible by Gregory Mantsios (Ore, 2014). As soon as I started this, all I could find myself doing in nodding in agreement. It made me think that the only stories that hit the media are those that are out of the ordinary and has that

When reading it I used personal experiences and things I have encountered to form an opinion on if I agree or not. I actually went and looked in the paper quick to see if I could find anything on poverty, or those who are less fortunate. I had commented back to someone about what they thought about income based tickets, then saw that Ryan Otero had posted a link about Finland. Finland does income based tickets. I think this is absolutely crazy, why should people be punished for making more money? But, on the other hand what if those who are in poverty can’t afford their tickets? What is the best way to deal with this? This really got me thinking, and I don’t think there is a clear answer. Depending on what your economic status is you probably have a different perspective/opinion. Social class is a touchy subject for a lot of people, and can definitely influence your opinions on these topics. This was a new topic to me, the fact that some places do income based

On page 159 Bornstein says, “Do we have a moral right to decide and assign our own genders? Or does that right belong to the state, the church, and the medical profession? If gender is classification, can we afford to throw away the very basic right to classify ourselves? (Ore, 2014)” This specific quote left me thinking. What is the right thing? I’m confused. Should we not decide if they are a boy or girl when they are born? Do we wait until they are old enough to choose for themselves? No more gender reveal parties? It just doesn’t make sense, we want it to be up to the individual what they want their gender assignment to be, but they can’t make that decision when they are just a baby. Isn’t it our responsibility then? Don’t we want them to have an identity before they are old enough to have one. This really confuses me, what is the right answer? I don’t think anyone really knows. It is a hard subject, and not being anything other then a “girl,” I can’t begin to think what others believe about this situation. All I know is my opinion on the topic. It angers me to think people would not assign a gender to their son or daughter because thy want them to have that choice later on. But, wouldn’t it be better to do it when they are born, but openly talk about the other genders as they grow older. By having an open conversation about the topic, they will understand they can be whoever they want to be