Other issues in media and society

The media has multiple concerns that we must be aware of. As stated by Linda Ellerbee (n.d.) "Media literacy is not just important, it’s absolutely critical. It’s going to make the difference between whether kids are a tool of the mass media or whether the mass media is a tool for kids to use". For this reason, other issues of media should be critically evaluated by the audience. Consequently, you can find a list of other media concerns and blogs that can give you a broader idea of the topic:

• False advertisement by Hyeon Seo Lee: As explained in this blog, it can be observed how we are surrounded by false advertisements. A matter that impacts our daily life in a direct and indirect way. Thus, this blog explains the advantages and disadvantages of this issue.

• Media and drugs by Anna Donini: Substance is commonly misrepresented in media. Its effects and the actual consequences that it has in your body are commonly ignored by the media. This blog will educate you about how media should not be your only source of information and we need to be more critical about this issue.

• Fake News in the media by Aneta Škápíková: Misinformation is one of the commonest issues of media. Not does it affect our accurate perception of a topic, but also it influences people wrongly. This is the perfect blog to understand this media phenomenon and how to overcome fake news.

• Gender Stereotypes in Children - related media by Maria Evghenia Gaina: Media affects our perception of the real world even before we are conscious about it. This blog is a perfect example of how even children characters show certain gender stereotyping and its effects in our society.

• Music fandom culture - identity, consumption, and 'toxic' communities by Natalia Lyskova: Music is for a large part of the population a leisure activity that is enjoyed almost daily. Media has become one of the main sources to be informed about the music industry. Nevertheless, this industry can be toxic and this blog will explain to you why.