Twenge states, “To many older people, it’s funny. But too many younger people the main consumers of the reality shows on, say, MTV it shapes their views of the world” (pg 7). Narcissism is shown often, and without hesitation on reality TV younger viewers are being conditioned by the depiction of narcissism. Slowly, the excess amount of narcissism seems normal. For instance, on “America’s Next Top Model” young viewers wish to be thin, tall, and overall a model, but go about it in the wrong ways.
The younger generation think that is what they should do since that is what they see on TV and the internet. Divinecaroline.com state “Reality shows have become very popular and teens have begun to realize that you can become famous just by being a bad girl, teen mom, or a crazy party animal who likes to do nothing but drink and “smush,” like the cast members on Jersey Shore.” Shows like this are giving teens the wrong idea. Why should the cast be paid so much for setting a bad example? This country is supposed to be looked up to as a great clean country. With shows like this on air for the world to see it is a disgrace.
Despite the films comedic tendencies and its simplified subject matter, it manages to provide some interesting insight into high schools social pyramid. It helps illustrate how difficult it is to resist being popular when everyone in society is so invested and unwilling to change it. People can lose themselves when they just accept what everyone else believes to be ‘worthy’ of social acceptance. This movie preaches the judgments that are rolling off teenagers tongues and out in the open where it can hurt someone. As a society we are incapable of accepting that we are all unique and different, but we need to just accept
Imaginary audience arises from the larger concept of adolescent egocentrism. Teens will feel that the imaginary audience is always commenting and judging them, teens at times can get caught up in their imagination and consider themselves “celebrities” but no one is actually watching them. The adolescent get so caught up in their imagination, that they develop a mood for their “audience”. The mood that the “audience” usually has is the attitude that the teen has that day for example if the teen feels self conscious than the “audience” is going to be judgmental. Children in childhood have imaginary friends, and they do believe that “others see what they see, know what they know, hear what they
Therefore unlike the Daily Mail, which delights in demonising teenagers, The Observer encourages people to “try a little love instead”. Indeed if everyone tried a “little love” it would not only support teenagers but it would encourage them to behave and to well at school which would ultimately make them more successful. In conclusion the representation of teenagers in the media is completely unfair and wrong. I believe that we should all give teenagers more support and less criticism, including the Daily Mail. Being a teenager is a very difficult process as your body dramatically changes and you are subject to over-whelming hormones.
Jonathan Kawula ENGL 102 Adam Mills 02/17/14 Michael Jordan: King of the Windy City What differentiates an icon from a celebrity? How do their actions make or break their career? Some of the most influential icons show essential qualities such as dignity, integrity, and sportsmanship while exhibiting tremendous talents to the world. However, icons can also display their characteristics negatively in the media because of bad judgment and decisions that put their careers in jeopardy. Today’s youth are influenced by many artists that have criminal records and people that are famous because of bad decisions that got them front page news.
Once one has done this, it is easy to tell that steroids shouldn’t be legalized. While the thought of stronger, faster, and more elite athletes does spike ones interest, the negative effects seem to outweigh the positives. When one takes into consideration how easily influenced the youth of America is by professional athletes, it is undeniable that teens will most likely begin using steroids to become more like the players they idolize. Steroid use in teens has been proven to cause addiction and even suicide and that seems like a rather large price to pay just to increase athletic performance. Aside from the negative influence, the negative health effects that come along with steroids can be dreadful.
The majority of teenagers contain a desire to fit in. Whether it is within a particular group of friends or a higher society (celebrities), the feeling remains. Teens fit in with their peers by following trends. Trends can change as quickly as the weather and unfortunately this trend can thrive regardless of it. There are an immense amount of trends that are very harmful to teen’s health; but most people overlook the dangers of having a sun-kissed tan.
Obese individuals might suffer from social insecurities and emotional suffering. Hollywood makes clear the emphasis on looks. Since looks are “very important,” obese people may become the butt of many jokes. Obese children are often ridiculed in school and many times suffer psychological damages. Obese teenagers may be hesitant to socialize with their peers since most people this age are self conscious and will likely make fun of the overweight teenager to make them feel better.
Our shelves are stocked with products to make us appear younger in any way, shape, or form; our most popular reality TV shows revolve around the lives of the young and beautiful. Everyone wants to look young, feel young is so highly respect by the media also by the public. To be young is to be alive, sexy and full of energy. To be old is to be worthless, illness, ugliness, mental decline, isolation, poverty and depression. This discrimination allows the rest of us to separate ourselves from older people and view them as less than a fully human.