Media

Media, a way to reach a large audience by mass communication, makes part of our lives since we wake up in the morning, till bedtime. Radio, films, television, music, newspapers, magazines and the internet, they’re all part of a web of communication that controls what it’s cool, trendy or acceptable. Having said that, I’d like to provide some examples of what I’m exactly talking about. First, celebrities are a huge influence on the nowadays media, and the perfect example of celebrities in the media are the Kardashians. Selfies, big butts, contouring makeup, opulence and drama; these women became a major impact on what is cool or trendy on our society. Another thing is music, mostly because it has always been a good way to communicate and express what is concerning our generation. Basing myself on songs like “Anaconda” by Nicki Minaj and “Booty” by J Lo, I’d dare to say that our generation is more concerned about big butts, than in the economic crisis. Furthermore, the media help us to be aware of what it’s happening around the world just with one click.

 Although we may think that the actual media is superficial or not focused on what is considered important, the truth is that the media is just trying to please the public. We are the ones that decide what we want to read, see and hear. If we didn’t care about the Kardashians, the media would have to stop talking about them because they, the media, wouldn’t make any money. We gave the Kardashians, and an obnoxious song like “Anaconda” the spotlight they have in the media right now. Like I said before, the media help us to be aware of what it’s happening around the world just with one click, but sometimes I feel like we are using more this tool for trivialities, than for educating ourselves.