Screen-Casting: Evaluating Theguardian.co.uk

http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2008/may/11/iraq.humanrights

NORRIS 5

Link: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-15740798

- Informative vs Superficial

This is an Informative news story, because it is informing us about a world wide website like Facebook.  

- Accurate and Truthful vs False and Deceptive

This is a fairly credible article not only because it's accurate and truthful but also because it's a type of news that I can relate to and honestly speaking give my bias opinion about it. As surprisingly but true I do agree with the article.   

- Objective vs Biased

This is biased, because it is a open argument with different interpretation or better yet viewpoints. It includes quotes from uses references of other website affirming the same thing.

- Pluralistic vs Insular Viewpoint

This is a Pluralistic perspective because it relates to all the viewers and users of Facebook, an addicting website that is used worldwide. Therefore, concerning anyone who somehow take part in this popular website.

- Balanced vs Weighted Side

This is a balanced story, because they include links to other news such as CNN to verify if what BBC is claiming and affirming is somewhat true. Moreover, they include quotes of people who are users of the website making it biased, fair, and balanced 

CONTENT Analysis

Name of character	Alex Moran	Thad Castle	Sammy Cacciatore	Mary Jo Cacciatore	Coach Marty Daniels
Gender	Male	Male	Male	Female	Male
Was this character the main..	Yes, main character	Yes, main character	Yes, main character	Yes, main character	Yes, main character
Occupation	Starting Quarterback	Captain of the team	Mascot of the team	Cheerleader	Coach of the team
Level of Education	College	College	High School	College	College
Race	White	White	White	White	White
Marital Status	Single	Single	Single	Single	Married
Age	19-25	19-25	19-25	19-25
Number of children	0	0	0	0	1
Appearance	Attractive by traditional standards	Attractive by traditional standards	Unattractive by traditional standards	Attractive by traditional standards	Average by traditional standards
Body type	Athletic	Athletic	Average	Voluptuous	Average
Personal characteristics	Self-reliant Passive Flirtatious Sexual “Cool” Down to Earth	Abrupt Straightforward Self-reliant In control of situation Physically affectionate Self-Reliant Bully Emotional –, laughs, cries	Object of humor Flirtatious Sexual “Cool” Down to Earth	Sluty Promiscuous Flirtatious Dependent Physically affectionate Sexual Passive	Sarcastic Self-reliant Intelligent Humorous In control of situation Sexual (with his wife)
Role of the character	Comedic character/Hero	Comedic character	Comedic character/ Supporting	Romantic figure	Comedic character / Hero
Impact	Positively affects outcome of the narrative	Positively affects outcome of the narrative	Negatively affects outcome of the narrative	Positively affects outcome of the narrative	Positively affects outcome of the narrative

Conclusion: 

Blue Mountain State, a sensational show for the teenagers and college students all over the world. Even though the show is mainly focused on American Football players, the demographics have shown that just not  football fanatics love this show and this is why. The show itself covers lots of college life topics such as drugs, drinking, partying, sex, sports and hazing. Throughout the show there are several stereotypes that are being targeted. For example the cheerleader Mary Jo is always seen as the slut and as the one who gives everyone pleasure after an intense game. This stereotype on cheerleaders has become worldwide. Another stereotype that is clearly seen through out the show is a typical stereotype of a the "buffness" of men , a white athlete who is always in control, Thad Castle. He constantly calls guys that aren’t in shape “gays” and “homosexuals”. For example the team mascot, Sammy who is a bit chubby and pretty dumb, is always the object of humor. Due to the whole college atmosphere, no one tells the teams captain what to do and what not to do. So the bullying of the mascot is pretty natural and common. Coach Marty Daniels often uses very stereotypical language; he calls the players that aren’t aggressive “pussies”. In overall the whole show itself is a great example of how stereotypes are being used in college football team. In conclusion this is just an analytical example of how, to who, why, who, and where stereotype is being used. But if we have to analysis other Tv shows or reality it would yield that  stereotype has become in a worldwide scale trigger  in promoting Tv shows. Therefore, stereotype has been constantly  needlessly repeated that has become inevitable . 

DOVE EVOLUTION

After watching this Dove evolution campaign  it left me with one and only one message that everyone is beautiful in their on way. 

"No wonder our perception of video is distorted," giving an understanding that we human beings have augment this misconception of ourselves due to manipulative  ads like these one by the media.   I enjoyed watching such transformation from what the media would call "nothing to  perfection", the skin toning and blending  of the make up with  the light. Leaving us with a long lasting deceiving image of how "ideal woman" should look like . 

In other aspects, Dove's way of campaigning  I believe is deceiving as well due to the fact that it shows reality, and since "reality hurts" why not use doves products to cover up imperfection. 

Manhood on the mat – Jackson Katz

It is right to say that most teenagers ( mostly boys) who are speculators of WWE are very vulnerable and strongly influenced by what they are being shown by TV shows like WWE. That is why to some extent I do agree with Jackson Katz when he makes the point that; the problem is not that the young boys are trying to do the stunts at home or they are dressing up like their idols and superstars. The main problem is that the show is painting a picture targeting little kids of what“real men” prevail or in another words "Are children learning that taunting, ridiculing, and bullying define masculinity?" For kids like me and many more who were strong supporters of WWE it was rather more important to mock their actions and look like them then to understand what message was being sent behind the shows. Now that I have a clearer understanding about  what message tags along the most speculated TV show like WWE. Maybe now I can look back and see how negatively it affected my childhood and be able to recognize that some of my actions were wrong. Just like the show rubbed on many kids it did on me too. After all they are powerful figures resembling strength and muscularity two characteristic that man should posses in order to be a called a “Man”.  

Beyond Stereotyping

Further Questions

-Some people assert that all stereotypes are based on some measure of truth. Do you agree or disagree? Why or why not?

I do agree that some people assert that all stereotype are based on some measure of truth for example a common stereotype is that jews have a certain uncommon nose then anyone else deriving the stereotype that jews have big nose. Now if its true or not it's controversial due to the fact that not all jews have a big nose. We human beings tend to be deceived by what the majority says and the minority follows along committing the same errors.

-What language do you hear in school halls or at school events that reinforce stereotypes? What can you do about this?

It has become typically normal to call someone; faggot, you so gay , or stop being jewish (stating that he is being cheap). Narrowing the possibilities of limiting the reinforcement of stereotyping. The sad part is that I make part of the group of kids that reinforce stereotype using unappropriated language. Thus for that reason I believe the first step to the solution is to avoid using such language influencing a friend to do it as well because according to their point of view “ it's okay, it's cool”. As ridiculous this might sound if you are person in school whom is looked upon, youngsters such as; elementary or grade below tend to mimic your actions so high schoolers be a good role model to the elementary schoolers whom tend to follow your footstep. Another effective way to stop the reinforcement of stereotyping is by saying how offensive it is to you whom is being insulted, making him feel bad and maybe think twice before using such language again.

-Why do stereotypes exist? What purpose do they serve?

The victim who is being stereotyped doesn't have to be oblivious to not realize he/she is being stereotyped. Stereotype has become common and inevitable, asserting a sense of insecurity within a group, sex, culture and etc. It's purpose is either to generalize a specific group, and make them feel like “outliers” and belittled. It has also transformed as a form of labeling group of people.

How does the Internet helped or hurt groups that are often targeted?

As revolutionizing the internet might have been and it's good effects towards the world, I strongly believe the internet helped and hurt groups who are often targeted. Internet has become a worldwide influential source in which kids highly depend on. Thus making different groups who live around the world have a common stereotype. Facebook for example has a high number of users who support a group called “shits and giggles”. This group I believe does not only reinforce the idea of stereotype but also augments this idea of racial prejudice. “Shits and giggles” a group within facebook constantly have stereotyping in it along with other racial indifference, making it available for everyone who makes part of this group. 

Racism in Media advertisements

As you can see racism/stereotype in Advertisement just goes on and on and we as consumers are un willing  to do anything about it because like Neil Postman would say; We are people whom love to amuse ourselves to death. 

 This Advertisement depict the African- American athlete in an angry and frightening matter, a hurtful stereotype insinuating that black people are harmful, monstrous or even violent. An image damaging stereotype that has plagued the race as whole for a long time.  If not enough Lebron James is often compared to King Kong, allowing another interpretation that reinforced another black man stereotype; that black man are Animals and savage.

Who is communicating?

Vogue advertisement 

What about Who

Perfect Fit type of clothes. 

Why is it that Way?

Because Vogue might believe that depicting a black man like that would target their consumers in a more intriguing manner. 

This one is not really an advertisement but its an example of how internet or Facebook ( because it came originally from a group in face book called simply for shits and giggle) augments wider gap to being stereotypical or raciest.