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Complete the following tasks using  Media Factsheet 142: Identity and Film . You'll find it in our  Media Factsheet archive  on the Media Shared drive: M:\Resources\A Level\Media Factsheets 1) Read Media Factsheet 142: Identity and Film. 2) Complete the Twenty Statements Test yourself. This means answering the question ‘Who am I?’ 20 times with 20 different answers. What do they say about your identity? Write the 20 answers in full on your blog. Indian British  18 year old   Sikh  Student  Sister Photographer   Writer   Daughter  Scorpio  ENTP Blogger Feminist  Belieber  Tall Brown Asian  Articulate  Talkative   Adventurous  Expressive  Active learner   3) Classify your answers into the categories listed  on the Factsheet: Social groups, ideological beliefs, interests etc. Social Groups + Classifications  Self Evaluations  Id...

Media factsheet: Applying Feminism F ind and read Media Factsheet  #86 Applying Feminism . Save it to USB or email it to yourself so you have access to the Factsheet for homework. You can find the Factsheet on the Media Shared drive - M:\Resources\A Level\Media Factsheets. Once you have read the Factsheet, complete the following tasks: 1) What are the five types of feminism outlined on the first page of the Factsheet? Radical Feminism - This type of feminism sees the cause of women’s oppression as men. It assumes that men deliberately exploit women as  this benefits them. One of the main aims of this theory is to address concerns over violence against women, especially is sexual relationships Liberal Feminism -  This type of feminism is mainly concerned with gender socialisation in order to show that gender roles are not biologically  determined. The main aim of this type of feminism is to change the ways children are socialised into stereotypical gend...

Trump’s War On The Media Echoes 2009. But The Press May Find It Harder To Fight. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/donald-trump-media-war-obama_us_58b0e42ce4b060480e0836d6?section=us_media Summary: " Solidarity seems more elusive in the Trump era than when the Obama White House marginalized Fox News."  " In October 2009, as the Obama White House felt besieged by what it viewed as advocacy journalism masquerading as “fair and balanced” news coverage, top aides to the president declared a de facto war on Fox News. "  Key facts/ opinions: White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel said the network was “not a news organization so much as it has a perspective.” (regards to fox)   Shepard Smith  and  Chris Wallace , who have criticized  the Trump administration’s most recent anti-press rhetoric. It’s harder to run the country because these dishonest people are undermining the whole process,” O’Reilly said. “ Fox & Friends” co-host Stev...

Fox News Anchor Stands Up For CNN And Defines ‘Fake News’ http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/fox-news-shepard-smith-on-cnn-fake-news_us_58b0f48be4b060480e083d19 Summary: " Shepard Smith breaks it down once and for all." " After the White House  blocked several major news organizations  from attending an off-camera press briefing, known as a gaggle, journalists, both invited to the presser and not,  stood up for the media ."  Claiming that CNN doesn't show fake news Key facts/ opinions: “Fake news refers to stories that are created often by entities pretending to be news organizations solely to drive clicks and views based on nothing of substance,” Smith explained. My opinion: I feel that its great that the media organisations will be coming together in a way to counteract this concept of fake news. Because of the american elections a lot of awarness has been raised since, like this or the way to pick up (on more minor) fake news on cbbc ...

1) Why did Laura Bates start the Everyday Sexism project? 'you can't solve a problem a problem you don't know exists' so raising awareness is very important about the things that happen everyday but are normalised by society so we don't see them as a problem. She noticed it was an issue when she faces several cases of harassment in one week with no one finding it odd or helping her when she needed it. Then when she spoke to various people about the problem she found that everyone faced these issues but no one spoke out about them, because in their heads they were never issues to begin with.  2) How does the Everyday Sexism project link to the concept of post-feminism? Is feminism still required in western societies? The project highlights the sheer importance of feminism in today's society, how protests etc. cannot change what society encourages. We still have ideologies and behaviours that are sexist and we carry out everyday - they need to be challenged. U...

Google and Bing to deprecate piracy websites https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2017/feb/20/google-and-bing-to-demote-piracy-websites Summary:   Illegally streamed live football matches and pirated films and music will be hidden under new plan to crackdown on pirating Bing and google have singed up to prevent users from visiting " disreputable content providers." with the aim to close down illegal sites after much protest by the rightful legal right holders. This would include " music videos, digital books and football coverage will more likely to be taken to bona fide providers rather than pirate sites, where a user’s security may be at risk."   starting in summer.  " Organisers say this agreement will run in parallel with existing anti-piracy measures aimed at reducing online infringement." This would mean the court would order for particular site to be blocked etc. Key facts/ statistics: The Intellectual Property Office led the disc...

Facebook clones Snapchat again with WhatsApp Status and Direct Photos https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2017/feb/21/facebook-copy-snapchat-whatsapp-status-direct-photos  Summary: " For those keeping count, we’re up to 17 copies, acquisition attempts, or inspirations"  " First up, on Monday, Android Police reported that  the company began testing out a new feature in the Facebook app . Dubbed “direct photos and videos”, the feature is built into the camera in Facebook, and allows users to send pictures and movies to their friends straight from the camera interface, like in Snapchat. "  Filters the same, disappearing the same, timing the same, they're copying snapchat again - not just on facebook but also wattsapp.  Key facts/ statistics: 17th copying attempt  7 very similar apps “Can they not be innovative? Do they have to steal all of my partner’s ideas? I’m so appalled by that,” Kerr continued. “When you directly copy someone, that’...

1) How might this video contribute to Butler’s idea that gender roles are a ‘performance’? Butler claimed that " By dividing men and women, feminists accidently reinforced the idea of differences between the two genders" so in the video when stereotypical roles are being played such as the home wife cleaning, cooking etc. they are reinforcing the idea that there is a divide between the genres. The exaggerated way in which she is preforming highlights that it is a 'performance' also she is doing it rather badly, burning food etc. suggesting their is no 'inherent' talent for the tasks again reinforcing it is socially constructed and a role she must play.   2) Would McRobbie view Beyonce as an empowering role model for women? Why? McRobbie may argue this alternative presentation in a popular, playful and parody manner would be a good sign to show that we are powerful, using the male gaze almost to an advantage. 3) What are your OWN views on this debat...

Fake news is 'killing people's minds', says Apple boss Tim Cook https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2017/feb/11/fake-news-is-killing-peoples-minds-says-apple-boss-tim-cook Summary; Apple chief calls on governments and technology companies to crack down on misinformation in public discourse He believes that " firms such as his own needed to create tools that would help stem the spread of falsehoods, without impinging on freedom of speech" Especially in the time that a lot of fake news is being spread for political gain. He believes that this current rise of fake news is temporary, people don't want fake news, so there will be a rise to traditional in depth news once more. He is calling for a wide spread campagin to raise awarnessa and counteract these fake news issues.  Key facts/ statistics: Cook also called for governments to lead information campaigns to crack down on fake news in an interview with a British national newspaper “We are going thr...

WhatsApp improves message security with two-step verification https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2017/feb/10/whatsapp-improves-message-security-with-two-step-verification Summary: Optional function will require users to input a six-digit security code In attempts to improve security, a recent problem for wattapp, this is being introduced. They will also be asked to enter the security code once every 7 days to allow for optimum security.  Facts/Statistics: WhatsApp said : “We do not verify this email address to confirm its accuracy. We highly recommend you provide an accurate email address so that you’re not locked out of your account if you forget your passcode.” My opinion:  The development of NDM has meant that security is becoming more and more of an issue and is resulting in harder measures being implemented to over come the problems. However, the greater lengths audiences have to go through to protect their security are becoming inconvenient, ...