FEM 2110 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Scapegoating, Media Studies, Cultural Studies

• School: University of Ottawa
• Department: Women's Studies
• Course: FEM 2110
• Professor: Mythili Rajiva

Document Summary

Some groups are considered ethnic while some are not how are they perpetuated in the. Media studies theorists have critical view of mainstream media and it created problematic stereotypes and discourses, yet in recent years there has been a shift for the need to study critical subversive topics. Media shapes our deepest personal values, moral or evil ex: Whats beauty what isnt: race ethnicity gender class. Marginalized groups connect thru social media which is a positive aspect. Post trump: more and more of a challenge for marginalized groups ex: Media influenced by the hate of trump. Normally the media loves the presidency, great respect etc hiding dirt under the rug for them but now fueled by hate of the president all the dirty laundry is coming out. The memorialism of 9/11 we must all participate in the grieving of loss of american lives . Disney teaches what to be a girl and cis gendered girls are targeted.