What are two recent incidents that media has influenced this generation?
ALS & Kardashian Family
100
Who is impacted in a positive way?
Every country in the world is impacted by truthful media in a positive way. History has shown that media has revealed important information in a time of crisis.
100
Who is impacted in a negative way from media?
Children, teens, adults, and celebrities
100
What is one way to avoid the negative effects of media on our lives?
Avoid watching the news/ delete social media accounts
200
What spread world wide that caused so many people to get involved with ALS awareness?
Ice bucket Challenge
200
Who benefits from the event/concern?
The persuasive nature of the content presented in media influences the thoughts and behavior of the general public and influences an individual to have an open mind.
200
What are current problems in the media?
Stereotypes, negative self image, influences of advertising and commercials
200
What were a couple alternatives to watching current media and news?
read a book/ watch movies/ spend time with people/ hobbies
300
How widespread are the events we mentioned?
Worldwide
300
Who is opposed to change?
Individuals that want everyone to have the same mind set.
300
What are the potential problems that can result from influences of media?
Eating disorders, sexual assault, distractions at school, violence
300
What is one way to protect children from negative effects of media?
filter on tv and computers/ inform them of reality/ offer alternatives to watching tv
400
What are the current problems of body image portrayed by the media?
Media alters reality in many ways to produce unrealistic and "perfect" bodies. Altering photos to make women thinner and men more muscular.
400
What one personal aspect/outlook is strengthened over the long term by avoiding negative media?