Representing Ourselves
1) Read the article and summarise each section in one sentence, starting with the section 'Who are you?' 2) List five brands you are happy to be associated with and explain how they reflect your sense of identity. 3) Do you agree with the view that modern media is all about 'style over substance'? What does this expression mean? 4) Explain Baudrillard's theory of 'media saturation' in one paragraph. You may need to research it online to find out more. 5) Is your presence on social media an accurate reflection of who you are? Have you ever added or removed a picture from a social media site purely because of what it says about the type of person you are? 6) What is your opinion on 'data mining'? Are you happy for companies to sell you products based on your social media presence and online search terms? Is this an invasion of privacy? 1)Who are you: the different ways in which people communicate their identity. I think therefore I