Questions

1. Can you personally relate to the idea of creating identity using the media? Are there any characters or media personalities who you feel represent you?                                                                                       
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3. Can you think of any examples of Collective Identities being heavily influenced and define themselves by the media? Particularly youth sub-cultures that are often defined by the type of media they consume:

1. Are there identities that are often constructed then perpetuated by the media? Eg. ‘The Chav’ Or are there individuals? Eg. Amy Winehouse
2. How can these media identities influence others? Eg ‘Skins Parties’
3. In an Internet ‘We Media’ world how can we use the media to create identities? Eg. Online Fandoms, YouTube, instagram