Ok so I have been watching the television and I have come across a series of a show called Sixteen and Pregnant. Are you serious Sixteen and Pregnant? So I guess what this means is that it is perfectly fine for teenagers in any culture to get pregnant at an early age. When did this become ok and become a trend to follow is the question at hand? This show airs every Sunday on MTV practically all day, which means not only are the children/teens home but they are more than likely watching television and if you know teenagers like I do then you will know that one of their all-time favorite channel.
From the era of what I grew up it was not ok to come home and tell your mother that you are pregnant before the age of 18 and even that was still a disappointment, so why now? Why is it ok now for these little girls to go out and get knocked up and not only have the full support of their parent (which would be expected in an unfortunate situation?) But also have full support of their peers and society because society wants to broadcast it on the television for the world to see that sexually active teens’ getting pregnant is ok. My opinion is that this mess needs to stop because the world is already full of people that are struggling so why add to the confusion. Yes I do not deny accidents happen but they can be slightly prevented just through conversation, sometimes that’s all it takes.
I have a 10 year old daughter and all I can say is I sure hope people change their minds about the outlook on babies having babies because if not a lot of us parents are going to be in trouble. I hope that these smaller children don’t have to grow up seeing the nonsense although I don’t see things changing any time soon.
Sunday, June 12, 2011
Monday, June 6, 2011
Icons Analysis
3 Contemporary Icons
1. SpongeBob
2. American Idol
3. Lebron James
SpongeBob has been selected because of the influences the character has on not only small children but teenagers and even adults. Because of the humor of the character it is age appropriate for absolutely anyone.
American Idol was selected because it gives individuals of different cultures and backgrounds the opportunity of experiencing something new with hope of following dreams at the same time. My opinion is that American Idol has lived up to its name and it is just that an American Idol.
Lebron James of course has been chosen because he is not only an icon but a role model and so many other things to so many people. He is the most praised and idolized since Michael Jordan. Lebron has fans all over the world and his success and fame seems to have only just begun.
Weekly Written Analysis: 2
The pop culture topic of the week that interests me is how rap music typically stereotypes its listeners and the people they rap about as being thugs and killers. In some cultures of the world the things being spoken about are popular in their cultures and environments.
Although a lot of these stereotypes have indeed been proven to be true to a certain extent through the actions of the individuals relaying the message. It is my opinion that this should not be considered cool or even is a topic of popular culture, but we hear and see these very issues in media day in and day out. So what does this mean we sit back and ask each other while questioning what the media has to say? Could it be that the media is what’s making this topic an issue and not popular culture? Could it be that because the media is spending so much time focusing on things of this nature that they are causing the topic to be popular?
Every day I find myself flipping through the channels on my television set and coming across some type of news brief that is focused on the “hip hop” world. Whether it be positive or negative feedback its always there. Of course where I come from I can first handedly say that hip hop music is not the cause of the turmoil going on in this world. I can agree and say it may influence but it is definitely not the cause. Where I come from people are killing over money and material things not because what they heard someone say on the radio.
So with that in mind I feel that stereotyping hip hop/rap music is not helping with the outlook of individuals its only forcing them to believe something that just plan is not true.
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Popular Culture Blog
Weekly Written Analysis: 1
By: Chanel Rippey
Professor: Omar Alomari
Assignment: 1-4
The current pop culture topic that interests me is the opinion of individuals believing they must wear name brand clothing items and shoes in order not to feel out of place. It seems like every time I turn around I am hearing someone whether it is an adult or child commenting on how they have to get the newest shoes that are coming out at that present time. It’s my opinion that society has made people believe that if they don’t have the most popular or up to date clothes and shoes that they will not be accepted. This is no only stereotypical but is also the cause of a lot of crime and violence in the younger age groups. A lot of children are being brought up now and days without things they feel they just must have, which is directing them to the streets to try to get these types of things.
This is a chosen topic for me because I was one that grew up thinking it was mandatory for me to have all the newest, “hottest” things available however fortunately for me I had a mother that was able to provide some of if not all the things I requested because of the economy and other financial obligations its getting harder and harder for us as parents to keep up with these fads.
I came across a brief statement about the opinion of how pop culture has changed over the years, and just as I suspected it has tremendously.
Have American pop culture and general lifestyles changed much less during 2001-2011 than in 1991-2001?
I look back at the past twenty years and think, WOW, pop culture definitely evolved a lot in the 90s. However, when I look back at the past decade, much of it has remained the same. Why is that?
Michael Jordan. Basketball player. Leader. Role model. World champion. Hero.
Many titles have been given to him. Many titles he has earned. But what he is now more than anything else is a business man. His Air Jordan line of basketball shoes are among the most coveted possessions for young basketball players. Typical of how he was during his playing career, he will always be outstanding, even as a businessman.
THE EVOLUTION OF MICHAEL JORDAN
The best aspect of his Air Jordan brand is the messages delivered through its advertising and marketing. He has managed to pull together big time sports stars such as Ray Allen, Carmelo Anthony, Rip Hamilton, Derek Jeter, and Chris Paul to support his brand. However, these sports stars are not just promoting the clothing or the shoes; they are promoting the philosophy behind the clothing, which is the philosophy behind Michael Jordan.
Retrieved from "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Popular_culture"
Ashby, LeRoy. With Amusement for All: A History of American Popular Culture since 1830 (2006)
Browne, Ray B. and Pat Browne, eds. The Guide to U.S. Popular Culture (2001), 1010 pages; essays by experts on many topics
Hassabian, Anahid (1999). "Popular", Key Terms in Popular Music and Culture, eds.: Horner, Bruce and Swiss, Thomas. Malden, Massachusetts: Blackwell Publishers Storey, John (2006). Cultural theory and popular culture. Pearson Education.
By: Chanel Rippey
Professor: Omar Alomari
Assignment: 1-4
The current pop culture topic that interests me is the opinion of individuals believing they must wear name brand clothing items and shoes in order not to feel out of place. It seems like every time I turn around I am hearing someone whether it is an adult or child commenting on how they have to get the newest shoes that are coming out at that present time. It’s my opinion that society has made people believe that if they don’t have the most popular or up to date clothes and shoes that they will not be accepted. This is no only stereotypical but is also the cause of a lot of crime and violence in the younger age groups. A lot of children are being brought up now and days without things they feel they just must have, which is directing them to the streets to try to get these types of things.
This is a chosen topic for me because I was one that grew up thinking it was mandatory for me to have all the newest, “hottest” things available however fortunately for me I had a mother that was able to provide some of if not all the things I requested because of the economy and other financial obligations its getting harder and harder for us as parents to keep up with these fads.
I came across a brief statement about the opinion of how pop culture has changed over the years, and just as I suspected it has tremendously.
Have American pop culture and general lifestyles changed much less during 2001-2011 than in 1991-2001?
I look back at the past twenty years and think, WOW, pop culture definitely evolved a lot in the 90s. However, when I look back at the past decade, much of it has remained the same. Why is that?
Michael Jordan. Basketball player. Leader. Role model. World champion. Hero.
Many titles have been given to him. Many titles he has earned. But what he is now more than anything else is a business man. His Air Jordan line of basketball shoes are among the most coveted possessions for young basketball players. Typical of how he was during his playing career, he will always be outstanding, even as a businessman.
THE EVOLUTION OF MICHAEL JORDAN
The best aspect of his Air Jordan brand is the messages delivered through its advertising and marketing. He has managed to pull together big time sports stars such as Ray Allen, Carmelo Anthony, Rip Hamilton, Derek Jeter, and Chris Paul to support his brand. However, these sports stars are not just promoting the clothing or the shoes; they are promoting the philosophy behind the clothing, which is the philosophy behind Michael Jordan.
Retrieved from "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Popular_culture"
Ashby, LeRoy. With Amusement for All: A History of American Popular Culture since 1830 (2006)
Browne, Ray B. and Pat Browne, eds. The Guide to U.S. Popular Culture (2001), 1010 pages; essays by experts on many topics
Hassabian, Anahid (1999). "Popular", Key Terms in Popular Music and Culture, eds.: Horner, Bruce and Swiss, Thomas. Malden, Massachusetts: Blackwell Publishers Storey, John (2006). Cultural theory and popular culture. Pearson Education.
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