media and ideology 1st assignment

Media and ideology go hand in hand. On page 160 it states, that ideology is related to concepts such as worldview, belief system, and values, but it is broader than those terms. It refers not only to the basic ways in which the world is defined. In the media teenagers get a "worldview" outlook on various things such as religion, sex, family, race, culture, as well as many other questionable matters. The way things are presented in the media can change their beliefs upon it. For example technology itself has created a drastic change in the way teenagers grow and learn. I was talking to a friend of mine and she was trying to purchase roller skates for her teen daughter and explained how frustrating it was trying to find a pair. It seems as if technology is creating that impact because they are not doing the "normal" things we or our parents did as teenagers. Most teens today love to be on the Internet, play video games, talk on cell phones, and watch TV in their spare time. Back when we were teens and growing up in general we were mostly subject to activities such as playing outside, preforming arts and crafts, calling friends and hanging out at a park or skating rink, etc. Just because teens are doing such things however does not mean that they are doing anything wrong. It is just what they see as the "norm" in society. TV shows like Jerry Springer and Maury are the "normal" everyday shows to watch. Being different and out of the box is becoming more and more acceptable, and teens want to idolize these types of people in the media. People such as Nikki Minaj, Justin Beiber, Usher, and Kim Kardashian are becoming icons and role models for teens instead of doctors, teachers, and businessmen/women.