I think that consumers who experiment with things like mash-ups and video games are extremely talented. They put two songs together to create a totally different mix, that most people can't imagine. I also believe that these consumers give a fresh feel to an old song. I believe that these people have a creative side and should be alowed to do these mash-ups. I know if I heard a mash-up with and old song that I haven't heard in years, I want to either download it from itunes, or go buy the cd depending on who the artist is. I have a friend that makes these mash-ups and I personally love the different kind of mixes that he comes up with.
I also believe that the consumers who create video games are extremely talented, I for one play some video games but my daughter and her dad play them every chance they get. I wouldn't even know how to start to create a video game and I doubt that I would even have any idea on what the game would be about. I think that with technology the way it is today, anyone who has a passion or desire can do about anything they want to.
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Masculinity and Violence
I think that masculinity is linked to violence because the media has made it this way. In the film Tough Guise, Jackson Katz showed several different examples of how violence is linked to masculinity. It has changed alot over the last 50 years. The size of their bodies, like in Batman, and Pro Wrestling. The size of the guns and the toy figures has grown considerably from 50 years ago.
The media has linked masculinity to physical strength, the threat of violence, and the ability to scare people. The fighting in sports, and that we gain respect by disrespecting another person. Pro Wrestling shows the celebration f dominance, the projection of power and links being a man to being abusive and violent.
We need to teach our children that being masculine is not all about the fighting and dominance. It's about vulnerability as well, we need to teach them that it's okay to show people how they feel. If you listen to some of the old "soul music" like Marvin Gaye, Al Greene, and the Temptations, they all show signs of their vulnerablility in their music. There are also movies out there that show this as well.
The media has linked masculinity to physical strength, the threat of violence, and the ability to scare people. The fighting in sports, and that we gain respect by disrespecting another person. Pro Wrestling shows the celebration f dominance, the projection of power and links being a man to being abusive and violent.
We need to teach our children that being masculine is not all about the fighting and dominance. It's about vulnerability as well, we need to teach them that it's okay to show people how they feel. If you listen to some of the old "soul music" like Marvin Gaye, Al Greene, and the Temptations, they all show signs of their vulnerablility in their music. There are also movies out there that show this as well.
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