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APPC Minutes - January 25, 2022
No full textMinutes of the Academic Policy and Program Committee Meeting, January 25, 2022
Digital Dilemmas: How the Backfire Effect and Echo Chamber Effect on Social Media Contribute to Political Polarization in the United States
Get PDFThis paper explores how social media contributes to political polarization in the United States by addressing two of the most common effects that social media users encounter: the backfire effect and the echo chamber effect. By using the results from previous studies on these topics, the two effects are synthesized to show how they collectively contribute to increased political polarization by widening the gap of political discourse between both ends of the spectrum. Additionally, a study that attempts to prove that political polarization is not a result of increased social media use is refuted by exploring how social media microblogging has begun to affect traditional forms of media
Frankenstein’s Creature: Monstrous Chicken or Grotesque Egg?
Get PDFSome scholars believe that due to the negligence of Victor in Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein the creature became an attention-craving murderous monster. Other scholars believe that the unaffectionate and unnatural way Victor birthed the creature caused his monstrous form. The argument over “Nature versus Nurture” in relation to the creations is irrelevant, however. The creature is only pushed away by Victor due to his hideousness which stems from the environment in which the creature was born. Victor’s societal view on nature and its connection to womanly attributes creates a paradox of a loveless creation and an affection-craving creature within the novel
Integrating Objectification and Social Role Theories: A Proposed Framework for Analyzing Media Objectification of Female Athletes
Get PDFDespite the tremendous strides that women have taken in terms of their participation in sports the representation they receive from the media is still lacking. In addition, when they do receive media attention research has found that female professional athletes are more likely to be seen and focused on their appearance rather than their success and capabilities. This is a trend that has been persistent in the sports world. This paper will provide a review of the research by looking at two theories, the objectivation theory, and the social role theory. These theories have helped explain the inequalities that women face due to society’s constraints inflicted on them through gender norms and stereotypes. However, these theories also have their limits. Therefore, this paper will propose a theory, the Social Role Objectification Theory which will argue that the gender hierarchy and gender norms that exist in our society have enhanced the objectification of women, especially by the media
Syllabus: Sociology of Mass Media and Popular Culture
Get PDFThis syllabus is for a 200 level Sociology of Mass Media and Popular Culture course that uses a combination of open-access and library-licensed material. The course explores two of the most transformational and interconnected social institutions in contemporary society, mass media and popular culture. Material is included to analyze the social impact of music, film, television, social media, gaming, sport and related topics. The material also includes an annotated list of additional resources and readings to help professors adapt this course to their own needs