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My relationship with Media


My Relationship with Media in a Nutshell

4/19/18             


             To begin, I'm defining media as any source of mass communication. Furthermore, sources such as social media, music, songs, books, etc. As a result, I tend to listen to music the most and I use social media an equal amount as well. 

             For one, I listen to a lot of music including Lana Del Ray; of which her music sounds really depressing. However, I don't feel that such music changes my mood or attitude to a drastic extent. Moreso whenever I listen to relaxing club music(Honne), all it does is just soothes my nerves. Overall, I spend a lot of time listening to music, however, such music doesn't affect me in a negative way.

            I also go onto social media such as Instagram once in a while. I don't use Snapchat nor will I be one of those people who manage to stockpile over 500 streaks or something. Moving on, I just go onto Instagram to look at memes or random stuff; all of which I enjoy. However, I would occasionally come across ads or pictures of people; usually trying to sell beauty products that are shown as "perfect". Of course, whenever you see someone that is "perfect" then some people; usually those who are insecure about their appearance begin to make comparisons. As a result, feeling more insecure about their beauty and eventually feeling ashamed of it. Cards on the table, that is not entirely me. Furthermore, to some extent, I feel insecure whenever I make comparisons, however, I realize the motives of beauty expectations and its role in selling products. As a result, I try not to feel too affected or butthurt about it. In the end, that's my relationship with media in a nutshell.


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