4. Make a critical case either defending or condemning South Park, Soap Opera, etc. Use the 5 Step critical process to develop your position.
- I am the biggest South Park fan in the world, so of course I am going to defend it. South Park is a comedy animated show that makes fun of current events in the world. It could be any current event from the presidential elections, to something dealing with Brittaney Spears. South Park has no limits, they will make fun of whatever they want to. I will be the first to admit that South Park sometimes takes it over the top with what they say on the show, but I will continue to watch until it goes off air. Although they are sometimes a little naughty, what they say is often true. This may sound bad, but I believe that I learn something sometimes when I watch the show. Take the Atheist show for instance. I did not know what they believed, but South Park showed what they believe so now I know. South Parks strengths are that millions of people watch the show, and have for years. Weaknesses are that they offend people and certain religions. South Park remains my favorite show so I will keep watching.
3. Pick an example of popular media product that you think is harmful to children. How would you make your concerns known? Should the product be removed from circulation? Why or why not? If you think the product should be banned, how would you do it?
- The product from the media I think should be removed for children is rap music. I know we can not get rid of it totally, but we should not let children listen to it. It uses explicit language that no child should be hearing. They also talk about shooting people, robbing people, and doing drugs. Rap music talks about gangs committing crimes and quiting school. No child should listen to this. Just like no child should be watching R rated movies. They do not need to be seeing or hearing guns shooting or people doing drugs. When I become a parent my child will not listen to rap music or watch R rated movies, until I think he is old enough to do so.
5. Although in some ways postmodern forms of communication such as email, MTV, cell phones, and Twitter, have helped citizens participate in global life, in what ways might these forms harm more traditional and native cultures.
- Email has harmed native cultures because it is more impersonal than face to face communication. Sending someone an email is not personal at all. People hardly often hand write letters to people or chat as much on the phone now with email. Email eliminates our ability to have talk with people in person. Although cell phones are good in emergency situations, they also create emergency situations. There has been an increase in deaths on the interstate from people talking or texting on their phones. There have been more accidents. People do not realize how dangerous it is to text and drive. You pay more attention to what the person is saying, then you do the road. That is why law enforcement made it illegal for a person to talk on his or her phone when they drive. MTV has taken away the fun of going to concerts. With the ability to watch music videos on TV, more and more people turn to MTV instead of going to a live show. I use all of these communication devices, but I try and use them in the right way.
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