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Other Issues in Media and Society

For now, I want to recommend my colleagues' blogs that cover no less important topics than mine. I think reading them will not only provide you with more relevant ideas and food for thought, but also enhance your knowledge in the field of media literacy. 

1. Anastasiia Agopova-Pekhlivanian's Media effect's on the Music Industry sheds the light on ambiguity of media role in music and influence on artists and of artists. She uses interesting examples to outline that media can both ruin and revive one's reputation, and the processes behind that are unknown. She also mentions how the media influenced the production and distribution of music, and how such social movements as #MeToo allowed more equality in music production. To see this really interesting blog click here: https://mediaandmusicunyp.blogspot.com

2. Dariia Regan's Propaganda in Media surrounds the idea that propaganda is not the same as it has been. She raises important points that even those who think they can't be influenced by propaganda, can become victims of it. Her example of that provides with clear explanations and really nice visual support! It is definitely worth checking it out just here: https://draregan.wixsite.com/digitalpropaganda

3. Marya Polovinkina explores the topic that became almost the most talked about in social media - and that is Psychology of Media. She talks about the media usage and mental health, as well as the reasons why we are so afraid to miss something out. She also suggests the ways how we can ease our media usage. Really recommended to read about it here: https://psychologyofmedia.blogspot.com

4. Renata Shaikhanova raises almost an all-time problem of representation of ethnic minorities by Hollywood, particularly criticising their lack of their effort to improve representations. She talks about tokenism and its influence, as well as hate towards Asians and how movie industry could actually contribute to it. Very interesting issue to read: https://mediaandsocietyrs.blogspot.com

5. Ali Samah is the person whose blog is an absolute necessity for all to read, because he brings up the part of media that touches our daily lives, our relationships, and our experiences - Violence in Media. He explains this topic very accurately and meticulously, through the use of examples and even his own model that is designed to help readers understand the importance of overcoming, since it can be an actual damage for mental health. Click on the link and read: https://oxjournal929.blogspot.com

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