Discuss and debate the issues of power in and around media. Demonstrate your understanding by discussing the key debates and theories around the character, content, role and impact of media in contemporary societies.

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Assignment part1, Part2

Choose one of these topics:

  1. The representation of one social group within media
  2. Media representation of crime
  3. Media representation of health
  4. The blurring of the public and private realms in new Media
  5. Digital media, social activism and democracy

Task Requirements:

  • For video or sound products (vlog cast or podcast), you should provide a link to your media product at the beginning of your portfolio
  • For written products (blog); include this whole in your portfolio
  • Your portfolio must be presented clearly using sub-sections for each part

Commentary in which you discuss the role and impact of media in 21st century. (1000 WORDS):

Your commentary must include the following:

  1. ‘Power’ in and around media – LO2: Discuss and debate the issues of power in and around media. Suggestions about what may be included: Think about media ownership and the implications in society (why does media ownership matter?;  think about Rupert Murdoch’s media empire and the implication of media power he commands, think about how media industries are overwhelmingly dominated by a few powerful companies and its implication; think about Noam Chomsky – Manufacturing consent and many other theorists; you may also consider  the perspective of Giddens & Sutton and other theorists of your choice.
  2. Contemporary social issues with digital and social media

You can demonstrate your understanding of LO1 by discussing the key debates and theories around the character, content, role and impact of media in contemporary societies. Suggestions about what may be included:

– some theories explaining contemporary media, think about Karl Max and his followers; think about Gidden and Sutton, Braston and Stafford, Hodkinson and many others; Also, think about the Frankfurt School; Functionalism and media pluralism and many others. Also, think about the positive and negative consequences of digital and social media in the contemporary society.

 

  1. A reflection on your own media use based on your media diary (LO3) over the semester in relation to the themes discussed on this course (you may use the first person where appropriate). Suggestion about how you might approach this question:

How does the meaning of cyberspace has evolve through the ages? What is the relationship between self and cyber self, «real me» and «virtual me» ? How social media and virtual world. and group influence helped to define Generation Z ?

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IDENTITY EXPLORATION WITHIN A CYBER ENVIRONMENT

When virtual world shape our social relationship and behavior

The aim of this research is to identify the different level of identity identification within a cyberspace environment considering the implication of social motivation between consumer and virtual representation of identity : avatar. In addition, the author is also going to examine the various psychological and social alteration procuring the virtual representation of individual through virtual encounter.

Research questions

I- Cyber identity shaping societal relationship
1.How does the meaning of cyberspace has evolve through the ages?
2.What is the relationship between self and cyber self, «real me» and «virtual me» ?
2.1 How social media and virtual world. and group influence helped to define Generation Z ?

3.How the relation ship between human and technology impact identity representation ?

II- Individual identity representation within a virtual universe
1. What are the main theories used to understand the impact of Avatar representation toward individual identity
2. Which psychological mechanism influence in-game behavorial ?
2.1 How the visual characteristics and traits of an avatar are associated with specific behavioural ?
2.2 What are the different self-representation of an individual into the virtual world ?

III- 3. How virutal environment will extent our virtual perception and interaction ?
How avatar and physical world will contribute to build future personalities ?

3. How virtual environment will extent individual identity representation ?
How the immersive technologies will contribute to interact with consumers ?
How avatar and physical world create to build future personalities ?

How could Joe be supported through engaging with the counselling process CBT. Outline how the approach could be used to support the individual. What are the strengths and limitations of this approach? Why would CBT work better than any other counselling skill?

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Counselling skills:theory into practice

Case study.
Joe is 17 and has spent time in the past in a young offenders institution. He is still regularly getting into trouble with the police mainly for angry and sometimes violent outbursts including those against his own family and friends (who do not wish to press charges). His case worker, worried that he is getting worse has suggested he engage with the counselling process.

How could Joe be supported through engaging with the counselling process CBT. Selecting 1 of the case studies above.Outline how the approach could be used to support the individual. What are the strengths and limitations of this approach? Make sure you make full use of a range of academic sources to support you. Why would CBT work better than any other counselling skill? Must be UK writer using Harvard referencing.

Demonstrate a critical understanding of key theoretical approaches, relevant legislation and policy that underpin effective work with those experiencing distress and their supporters. Demonstrate an appreciation of the application of theory/research to practice in context of mental distress and the provision of services involving children, young people and families.

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Mental distress, recovery, resilience and wellbeing

It is important that your work gives attention to these in your submission.

01 – a) Demonstrate a critical understanding of key theoretical approaches, relevant legislation and policy that underpin effective work with those experiencing distress and their supporters;b) understand the contribution of personal recovery, resilience and wellbeing to mental distress; c) analyse the contribution of economic, political, cultural and issues to mental distress and the impact of stigma and discrimination.

02 – Assess social situations, taking into account a variety of factors (including the views of users, theoretical concepts, research evidence, legislation and organisational policies and procedures)

03 – Demonstrate an appreciation of the application of theory/research to practice in context of mental distress and the provision of services involving children, young people and families.

Write an essay explaining how history has shaped inclusive education?

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Children, Disability and Inclusive Practice

Write an essay explaining how history has shaped inclusive education?

Describe how large contractors often have more political say than the governing bodies themselves as they tie the hands of senators and lawmakers with guaranteed stock or income.

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Arms trade source analysis

Use acronym DERL (democracy, equality, rule of law, liberalism) when discussing elements of democracy. (use rule of law to describe how large contractors often have more political say than the governing bodies themselves as they tie the hands of senators and lawmakers with guaranteed stock or income.)

What were your thoughts and feelings at the time of this incident? What were the responses of other key individuals to this incident? What practice dilemmas were identified as a result of this incident?

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Reflective writing

1. Account of the incident – Reflection
. What happened, where and when; who was involved?
Emma is a young girl who has complex health needs. She was born prematurely and has been diagnosed with a kidney failure. She isn’t allowed to have anything orally as it causes her to aspirate; meaning anything she eats enters into her lungs and can be life threatening. She is fed through an NG (nasogastric) tube which is an insertion of a tube through the nose and down into the stomach. She is chronically small for her age – underdeveloped.
The family living condition is quite poor (living in private renting). There are moulds and leakages in the house. Family have tried contacting the housing agency on several occasion but with no positive outcome. Emma’s health has significantly deteriorated over the last few months and family believe this is caused by their home environment.
Enrolled in special needs school but currently not attending school, miss going to school and seeing his friends, known to many services due to her complex medical issues (Kidney Team, Speech and language specialist, Social workers etc), family have been offered respite but don’t want to go due to their culture and religion (Muslim), non-compliance of parents to take Emma to school.

1. What was your role/involvement in the incident?
To carryout a Child and Family Assessment to ascertain Emma’s needs; i.e. their housing situation and get her in school. Communication, Advocacy, contact other service or professionals on behalf of the family, multi-agency working.

. What was the context of this incident, e.g. previous involvement of yourself or other from this agency with this client/client group? Involvement of different services due to her complex needs.

. What was the purpose and focus of your contact/intervention at this point? Support family with financial side, housing, respite break to give the family a break, get Emma to school, comply with medical advice.

2. Initial responses to the incident
. What were your thoughts and feelings at the time of this incident? Emma may need support throughout her life. She is underdeveloped (may not grow, have kids on her own etc), parents mental health, the burden, the stress on family, care for the other children as well, financial impact.

. What were the responses of other key individuals to this incident? If not known, what do you think these might have been? Speaking to consultants, she suffers from recurrent infections which means it will be difficult to do a transplant. Risk associated with having transplant etc.

3. Issues and dilemmas highlighted by this incident
. What practice dilemmas were identified as a result of this incident? Parents non-compliance to send Emma to school as she is susceptible of contracting infection – she is on immunosuppressant. Housing issues

. What are the values and ethical issues which are highlighted by this incident? my professional and personal values, recognising diversity, discrimination and oppression.

. Are there implications for inter-disciplinary and/or inter-agency collaborations which you have identified as a result of this incident? Speaking with other professional such as school, consultants etc to incorporate the information the assessment.

4. Learning
. What have you learned, e.g. about yourself, relationships with others, the social work task, organisational policies and procedures? Importance of building relationship with the family, access to services

. What theory (or theories) has (or might have) helped develop your understanding about some aspect of this incident? Systems (how environmental factors influence on a person), attachment theory, impact on mental health, human development, emotional development.

. What research has (or might have) helped develop your understanding about some aspect of this incident?
. How might an understanding of the legislative, organisational and policy contexts explain some aspects associated with this incident?
. What future learning needs have you identified as a result of this incident? How might this be achieved?

5. Outcomes
. What were the outcomes of this incident for the various participants?
As the family refused to send Emma for respite break, the family have been offered PA support who can help Emma (take her out, do activities etc). Registered the family to bid on council housing (accessed them priority due to their child’s special needs). The case has gone to a Child In Need Plan – whereby we all come together to see if the support in place is working well Emma and her family.

. Are there ways in which this incident has led (or might lead to) changes in how you think, feel or act in particular situations?
. What are your thoughts and feelings now about this incident?

You should reflect on the incident, analysing the following:
• The context of the incident (you might want to consider organisational, professional and personal context and identity)
• The decisions that were made, the nature and impact of these decisions (this should include some reflection on your personal decision making and the impact of this on your learning and the incident)
• Power – this should include organisational, professional and personal power, including ideological power and hegemonic relations that impacted on the incident and your role in the incident
• Reflexivity – reflection on you and your personal characteristics and the way that you view the social world and how these impacted on the incident

Explain what is meant by the manufacturing of consent in relation to the media and media concentration. Why should we be worried about media concentration and the manufacturing of consent? Explain the difference between Anthropocene and Capitalocene. Which approach is better at explaining the current climate change crisis? Explain why.

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Social Science – Assignment

From the 5 questions listed below, select and answer 4 of them. Responses to each question should be between 1 page and 1.5 pages long, double spaced (approximately 400 to 525 words). You are not to use quotes—instead, paraphrase ideas and use in-text citations (MLA Style).

1. Explain the following three concepts: settler colonialism, terra nullius, and the doctrine of discovery. Describe how these three concepts are linked in relation to the history of Canada as a nation.

2. In lecture we looked at two different approaches to racism: liberalism, and critical race theory. Explain the difference between these two approaches to racism. Which theory do you think is better at dealing with racism? Explain why you think so.

3. Explain what is meant by the manufacturing of consent in relation to the media and media concentration. Why should we be worried about media concentration and the manufacturing of consent?

4. Explain the difference between Anthropocene and Capitalocene. Which approach is better at explaining the current climate change crisis? Explain why.

5. In lecture we discussed violence as a possible tactic of social movements. Why do some activists and social movement organisations promote and utilize pacifism as a tactic? What are the critiques of pacifism expressed by Indigenous activist and scholar Ward Churchill?

The PDF attached (QUESTION 4- Moore The Rise of Cheap Nature) is the article that explains question 4. Answer to question 4 can be found in this article.

What has been Native American involvement in the post-1960s environmentalism movement? Are there greater civil rights for Native Americans granted by growing environmental concerns?

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Winona LaDuke: Gender and Native American Environmentalism

Using primary and secondary historical sources, comprise an essay with an introduction, historiography of the topic, body paragraphs and conclusion addressing:

Winona LaDuke’s influence in Native American environmentalism

What has been Native American involvement in the post-1960s environmentalism movement?

Are there greater civil rights for Native Americans granted by growing environmental concerns?

“Ecological Indian” narratives?”

Keystone pipeline and other Native American environmental activism that is correlated to Native American sovereignty

How does Native American activism and environmentalism corrolate to the “Land back” movement of today?

Is there a gendered element to Native American environmental activism?

Is there a gendered element to environmentalism in the United States?

What is the historiography surrounding environmentalism in the United States?

Choose the cause that you would like to support and to which you wish to donate (this can be any charity or organization that advances your valued cause). Provide a 500-word account highlighting the motivation for your choice.

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Blog relating to ethics in organisations

1. In his discussion of pluralistic thinking (thinking that incorporates multiple views of the world), Amartya Sen suggests that the power of individual identity (our vision of ourselves, our understanding of our heritage, culture, history, etc.) could be challenged by the power of other competing identities. In our normal life we see ourselves as members of a variety of groups, such as a person’s citizenship, profession, religion, gender, class, politics, taste in music, sports, etc. Each of these groups gives us part of our identity. Please list 5 categories of identity with which you closely associate. Provide a 500-word account highlighting how these 5 categories might influence your job- related decisions

2. Choose the cause that you would like to support and to which you wish to donate (this can be any charity or organization that advances your valued cause). Provide a 500-word account highlighting the motivation for your choice.