Blog #7

This semester in media lit we have studied a plethora of topics that focused on our inevitable involvement with the media, because of the media's massive influence on culture and society. Topics ranging from stereotypes, sexualization in the media, advertising, television, ext. In order to be an informed consumer it is necessary to understand how influential and widespread the media's influence is in our society.

Every aspect of American culture is somewhat influenced by the media. The influence of media is like air, it is always around us, but cant always be seen/recognized. Media impacts our schools, clothes, cars, and it is even in our homes.

Stereotypes are egged on by the media as is the sexualization of women. Many people feel strongly on topics such as these but what people fail to realize is that not only does the media influence our actions and decisions, but what we say and do as a society influences the media's actions and decisions too. It is a continuous cycle. When we grow bored of a style of clothing for example, the media finds out and finds a new style for us to buy. TV shows change so much because of their ratings. When consumers stop watching a show, then the show goes for a new angle to try and hook us back into watching it.

So if there is one really important thing I have learned it is that the media is a powerful influencer yes, but we do have a say in what we are influenced. So if we as a society dont like something that the media is doing, once we show it then the changes will begin.