In today's society a countless amount of intelligent young adults throw away their talent by making short sided decisions, or partaking in harmful habits. Some claim the dilemma on modern media glamorizing such bad habits. Others asseverate that the people around them are to blame. None the less Gwendolyn Brooks expresses these concerns in an almost morbid fashion with her powerful poem "We Real Cool" which conveys a cautionary theme that those who chose to live fast paced lives filled with so called "cool" choices tend to live short lives. Her use of rhythm, dialect, and word choice presents the almost unnerving theme in an incredibly haunting way .
In James Gilbert’s book, A Cycle of Outrage - America’s Reaction to the Juvenile Delinquent in the 1950’s, he cites examples of why Americans were “puzzled and distressed by the activities of postwar teenagers.” In an excerpt from his book, he describes that the increased worry about the changing culture of American teenagers is partly due to the rise in technology during the 1950’s (12). Unlike in the past, teenagers were able to rapidly shift their speech, fashion, taste in music, and overall attitude in a uniform manner due to access to mass media. As technology was on the rise, so was the number of students attending high schools. () This, in turn, allowed for even more solidarity amongst the teenage population.
Bulman is based on why Hollywood films represent students and education in constant way that can be predicted by the actors/plot social class based on American culture. The difference among urban, suburban, and private school genres are separated and compared to find their consistencies in films. Bulman uses Durkheim’s theory of individualism (utilitarian and expressive) to indicate how individuals are dependent on one another and although it is a product of social life, it can restrict some from recognizing their connection to the social life. This foundation of individualism guides the reader as the book further breaks down how the films ‘choose’ their plots to portray a stereotyped social class. Urban schools are in need of a savior, suburban schools have student heroes and do not need education, and the private school that challenges the culture of privilege are the three sections
Have you ever wondered if America is going in the proper political direction? The articles “American Psychosis,” by Chris Hedges, and “Engaging Apolitical Adolescents,” by Melissa Ames, have contrasting views and opinions about how pop culture is expressed through young adult’s political views and interest. Hedges explains why he thinks that reality TV shows- among others- are destroying this country. Hedges uses harsh and critical phrasing to evoke a deep emotional response in the reader. Ames, on the other hand, references the rise of dystopian novels after 9/11, and the fact that the “total vote has increased consistently throughout the past four presidential elections” (4 Ames).
In the short story, there is a paragraph about how the media has “rubbed off” on today’s people. We allow reality TV to show us how things should be done in life. This trend blinds us from the education that should be at hand. One paragraph in particular that called my
In the article, “What Monkeys Eat: A Few Thoughts About Pop Culture Writing” Linda Holmes is trying to explain that we should focus the study of pop culture from what we ought to watch, read, or listen to, to what we actually watch, read, or listen to. What we take in to entertain ourselves is what drives the conversations we have on a daily basis. “What monkeys eat” is referring to us as the monkeys, and what we eat to our forms of entertainment. The shows we watch an the celebrities we follow are all what “we eat.” These influential factors are what we mostly write about, instead of the more important topics such as, war or how the economy will look in the future.
Rose M. Kundanis author of “Children, teens, families, and mass medias. The millennial generation” says that “magazines, not television seems to have the strongest relationship
In the movie the Breakfast Club, five teens are locked up in Saturday school for nine hours. All of these teens come from completely different backgrounds, and none of them truly understand one another. As the day progresses, the audience learns just how imperfect each of them are, and how tough life can be. Through this film, the director was able to capture the minds of young adults and how their childhood plays a direct role in the way they develop into adults. Three topics of development that were shown in the movie are imaginary audiences, peer pressure, and logical fallacies.
During the 1950s, movies and TV were both a force for conformity and rebellion, depending on the specific content and audience. On one hand, the dominant narrative of movies and TV during this era tended to reinforce mainstream values and promote social conformity. Many films and TV shows portrayed idealized versions of American life, featuring characters who conformed to traditional gender roles and family structures. These narratives often emphasized the importance of conformity and adherence to societal norms, portraying those who deviated from these expectations as outcasts or villains. On the other hand, some films and TV shows challenged these mainstream values and promoted rebellion against the status quo.
Classical literature has become increasingly controversial in American classrooms as teachers and students alike question the importance and advantages of reading older novels. Despite arguments, some teachers and students argue that classical books, like “The Great Gatsby”, are essential for the American school system. “The Great Gatsby” by F. Scott Fitzgerald should remain in American public high school curriculums because the novel provides relatable life lessons for young students and improves students' analytical and writing skills. “The Great Gatsby” should be studied in American public high schools because it explores significant and relatable lessons for students in classrooms. Through the fascinating plot and characters, Fitzgerald
Stories are often a vessel for conveying an important message or lesson. Through an entertaining narrative, an author can express themes to delve into universal truths and societal issues in a palatable way for audiences. Themes are the backbone of literature, inviting the reader to think critically and reflect on their own lives. From the fables children read to teach them to never give up, like the tale of The Tortoise and the Hare, to more complex topics, such as the disillusionment of the American Dream from F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby, themes stand to address the various complexities of the human condition. The Great Gatsby takes place and is written in the 1920s, a time of rapid economic growth and societal change known as the “Roaring Twenties”.
The novel The Perks of Being a Wallflower has been challenged or banned in many schools. Parents are cautious for their children to read this novel mainly because of the disputed topics throughout the book. Many parents do not want their children reading about homosexuality, rape, and suicide. However, others argue that within these controversial topics there are many educational keynotes which can be made. Stephen Chbosky is a graduate from the University of Southern California’s filmic writing program.
Today’s mass media exposes society to a plethora of information from different platforms of media, ranging from conventional television and radio to 7 second Vines on Facebook. Susan Gigli’s 2001 hypothesis that youth today have a lack of real choice in the media is disproved by the reality of media society. New forms of media give a voice to many different perspectives that challenge established ideals; such as spoken word artist Prince EA, who typifies this information culture. The way he represents youth, and the values and beliefs portrayed through his art have a profound effect on youth identity and values.
Almost ten years ago, Twilight swept the nation as one of the top movies at its debut. Due to the unprecedented success of the first movie, producers continued the bring the trilogy to the big screen, and added fuel to the fire of teen obsession with the forbidden love at the center of it all. Fans of the series started out with an innocent fascination with the story, but pop culture analysis's agree that what started out as innocent has lasting effects that are far from it. The Effect on Overall Society: Stephanie Meyer must have been doing something right when she wrote the Twilight Trilogy, because it captured readers attention and it had many readers, who were not often found reading books.
1. Introduction Today television plays a big role in many people’s life, especially for children. It is hard to imagine a world without television. Thanks to the development of technology, television is invented, and considered as a great medium that provokes imagination, encourages education, and entertains the children around the world. Television can also be a beefy influence in developing value systems and shaping behavior (Bee, 1998).
