Mest 3: Revision Task

Section A Revision Task

Task 1: List 10 stories/debates/examples that you could use for the Identities and the Media question:

• Sexting education for the youth- shows how naive the youth are, presenting them defenceless and in need of education. Furthermore, it shows the negative aspects of what the youth do now days in comparison to the youth before.  
• Society questions the governments authority over there privacy- this shows a different aspect of identity. Rather it being the people/society the side is focused on those in power and their identity. This can bring forth a different aspect when it comes to shaping identity as well as how the media has generated a new way to show identity from those at the top too rather it being 'just' the citizens being questioned.
• Journalists win 'ending violence against women'- women in the media industry are getting noticed for their commitment and the angle is on the women rather than being predominately focused on men. Women are receiving the recognition for their work and shapes a new identity in the media to all viewers. 
• Sky News Feminist Interview- this shows how the media can essentially give out un-wanted information which can harm dozens of people. The sky interviewee essentially said a feminist joke which in tern could make people support his point as it was still being shot in air which can show the negative aspect of identities in the media as it could be seen as a way to spread negativity. 
• Your presence on social media- people are essentially using the media (mainly social media) as a way to construct their own identities as present themselves different compared to the outside world. This can make for some serious debates regarding the media allowing people to portray a false image of themselves and their lifestyles.
• Black lives matter campaign- this campaign sparked world interest and concern through the use of media. People took to social media to spread the word, and the media also showed how the campaigners where trying their best to gain justice for those who have been wronged by the police force.
• Gender inequality- be it jobs and lifestyle, women seem to be receiving lower end of the opportunity as well as the equality. Many articles and concerns have made their way in to the media to spread the concern for gender inequality amongst women and transgenders. Roles for such people either get ignored, or threatened and the media helps to generate awareness of such concern.
• Laura Bates and feminism campaign- using the internet to connect thousands of women across the world to share their stories about their sexual abuse shows how Bates used the power of the internet to allow these women to regain their identity by expressing their opinions. 
• Jean Kilbourne: Killing us softly- Kilbourne's documentary shows how the media has publicised fake women and that time for change is needed. Women in media are altered to look more appealing which in tern creates female concerns towards their own appearance. 
• Migrant crisis- the war in various countries has concluded in thousands of refugees fleeing their home countries in hope of peace. However, the media has generated their identity that the west are invading the country and people of those countries are retaliating which thus resulted in Brexit. 

Task 2: List 10 stories/debates/examples that you could use for the New/Digital Media question:

• Snapchat TV- this is considered one of the new and up-to-date ways of reaching out to the youth and sharing news intel. Snapchat TV has reinvigorated a way to start a trend to deliver news on sport on a social media app to the users, this can change the future of how news is delivered (i.e platform).

• Windscreen Smashing Video- citizen journalism acts to ensure those get justice from both sides. This is one of many video recordings on police brutality which wouldn't of been a concern if it wasn't for the internet and mobiles having the ability to record videos as evidence. 
• $1 Million to be invested into YouTube's Creators Platform- TV is slowly on the decline and digital platforms such as YouTube are taking its place. YouTuber's have more of a voice than celebs on TV and has equal power like big name celebrities. This platform is being invested in to deeply to ensure its long rivalry as well as to ensure that the future of entertainment stays in tact.  
• Mobile Changing The Way We Shop?- retail stores on the high street are closing down due to the rise in internet based shopping. The convenience is what really drives this platform. Everything from a laptop to the phone, shopping has been made quicker and efficient with billions of purchases being made yearly. 
• Reinstagram or Finstagram?
• Kim Kardashian Gun Point article- due to her online portrayal, Kim Kardashian was held at gun point in Paris due to her 'rich lifestyle' thinking they would make a lot of money with her assets. This shows how online can make way for people to be in danger without even knowing it. 
• All online news paper sites MUST have a paywall to ensure good quality news- news sites are typically giving news away for free. Sites such as the BBC are delivering news on a daily basis and constantly update their site to keep viewers updated. However, it is being argued that online news is taking away one major thing; quality of news papers and with a paywall behind all news sites, quality will be restored. 
• Fake news moral panic- in spark of the elections, the idea of delivering false/fake news had taken everyone by surprise. Bizarre stories have been floating around the internet trying to get people to act and vote in a certain way. The trend was heavily adopted by thousands of people around the world where essentially news as a concept was not being consumed as the public didn't know who to trust. 
• Piracy and its effects- the internet has brought about a new way of receiving content for free. This is with the aid of public file sharing which allows content (that should be available behind a price tag) is surfacing the web for free for people to download i.e films, video games etc. Furthermore, this costs industries a lot of money as they are making a loss on potential buy outs of their product. 
• The internet and its opportunities- the internet has allowed for a lot of new business to take place (like an entirely different market) as well as showing both consumers and producers the way for future content.