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Other Issues in Media and Society

Issues affecting media & society are a complex and vast topic. Be sure to check out the following blogs to learn more:

  • SOCIAL MEDIA vs SOCIAL INTERACTION a blog by Roza Bennett. This blog outlines the current issues we as a society are facing with social media and how we interact with each other. 

https://socialinteractionblog.blogspot.com



  • LGBTQ+ & MEDIA is a blog by Ana Maria Cantor Daza, highlighting the representation of LGBTQ+ people in film, TV, and other forms of media. This blog also discusses the marginalization of LGBTQ+ people in our society and how this links to the media we consume. 

https://anacantordaza.wixsite.com/my-site



  • DRILL RAP & VIOLENCE is a blog by Nikolai Meissnest, outlining the concerning theme of violence in drill rap music from the UK. This blog gives great detail on the issue, with a unique perspective. 

https://drillviolence.blogspot.com/



  • ONLINE DATING & RISKS is a blog published by Tereza Hájková. This blog looks at the real risks that concern online dating apps and websites. This blog covers current news and circumstances affecting online dating. 

https://onlinedatinganditsrisks.blogspot.com

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