Who's Telling My Story

Who's Telling My Story

1. Is it fair to cast White, Christian, abled actors if there aren't enough community actors available? Why might producers use this as an excuse?

2. Is there a differences between cripface and practices likes blackface or casting White actors as Asians, Aboriginals, etc. If so, why? If not, why do we accept cripface but not these other practices?

3. Actors often play characters who are significantly different than themselves such as aliens, members of the opposite sex, or people from other times or places. What is the difference between this and "face" casting?
Is it more important that writers and producers come from the community being represented?

Teen Portrayal in the Media

Teen Portrayal in the Media

Juno

Juno

1. How does the portrayal of teen pregnancy differ from the movie Juno to shows like Teen Mom?

Teen mom is a reality show and Juno is is an read along script and actual acting. 

2. Does one glorify teen pregnancy more than the other?

Teen mom is more Glorifying then Juno but they are both about teen pregnancy teen mom is more real and the drama is real but some people can still relate to Juno. 
3. Which of the two shows a more accurate portrayal of teens? Why?

Juno seems more portrayal there the stares in school and the parents opinions and the putting up with adoption. Juno's immaturity. 
4. Have you seen similar characters (Juno, Vanessa, Paulie and Mark) in other films/ soap opera? Is it common to know such people in our real life? Can you guess and explain what the director actually implies?

         Yes I know many pregnant girls in my life time and that are my age. I've never met anyone to adopt a baby instead of me.  

5.     5. What kind of impact do you  think the movie Juno has on teens and teen pregnancy? 

        Why? 

         Being pregnant is tough and you can't do it alone, if your not sure if you can do it have some else look after a baby they are ready for.  

Teen Pregnancy over 20 years

Teen Pregnancy over 20 years

Teen Pregnancy in the Media Part 2

Teen Pregnancy in the Media Part 2

1. Does the show create a negative or positive image of teens? Explain.
Teen mom 2 is incredibly personal, Its reality of teen moms but not entirely because they could be reading scripts. its not really negative well sort of because would kids watch it and think some negative thoughts.    

2. What effect might “Teen Mom” have on what teens consider “typical” behavior?
Teens might think i can be pregnant and life will be easy, its not typical behavior, having a child is a lot of work  and as a teen your still growing and figuring yourself out. 

3. Are “Teen Mom” viewers more likely than non-viewers to perceive teen pregnancy as acceptable or even positive? Is the “celebrity” status of the cast members (the fact that teens are seeing them everywhere in the media) a factor in this? How might this influence teens’ own behavior? (Some have suggested that watching “Teen Mom” will make girls want to become pregnant in the hopes of getting famous, since some of cast member Jenelle’s friends actually became pregnant after she did.) Might a “likable” cast member have more influence on teens than one who is perceived as “behaving badly”?

The media definitely takes over the teenagers thoughts, its like "if i do this ill be cool", "if i dress like this ill be cool" now teen mom 2 having a show, teens are going to think "if i get pregnant ill be famous". its crazy what media can do. its true because if jenelle's friends tried it then who else will.

4. Do you think this show presents a fair and accurate view of teenagers today? Does the show promote prejudices or stereotypes of teens?
Well adults may think teenagers are a handful and there hormones are all over, This show is not fair, I don't think there should a show for Teen Moms, there getting paid for being pregnant, the media can be crazy.  

5. Which aspects of “Teen Mom” communicate that the show is “entertainment,” and which aspects communicate that the show is an “informative documentary”? Is a reality show like this a combination of both? Do both forms of media have equal influence on teens?
Yes its even there showing the consequences of having a baby, showing it can hard. there will be drama.

6. If teens are viewing "Teen Mom," are they likely to believe that teen pregnancy is increasing, or tat it is widespread in the U.S.? Are these things actually true
teen parents are increasing, most of my old friends are pregnant and are single parents, goes to show the guys they choose only want them in a sexual way. all i say is be careful. 
7. Do you think that the people on "Teen Mom" act the way they normally would or do you think they act a certain way for the cameras?

I think they have to act a certain way on camera, because its t.v. I think they make more drama now that they are on t.v and Ferrah is crazy, shes going crazy with all the fame. 

Teen Pregnancy

Teen Pregnancy

Teen mom reality show, I thinks its not really a good show, would if a kids get hold of it and they start to think "i want to be a teen mom, would if get famous". its almost like an encouragement and watching them on t.v is kind of raunchy, watching there whole personal life, like anybody really wants to know how much of trouble there in, they put themselves in a position like that, or maybe they wanted a child I wouldn't know. I just really dislike this show

"Teens and Media Part 2"

 "Teens and Media Part 2"

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/hoodies-louts-scum-how-media-demonises-teenagers-1643964.html

1. Do you think teens are portrayed accurately and fairly?

In this post it says that people are more worried about teen boys, because they are more based on there friends, and people always read bad articles on what teen boys. As a teenager its tough because there hormones  are all over the place and your trying to figure yourself out, depression hits you hard because your old enough to have it together but your also to young to have it all together. 

2. Does the media reinforce stereotypes? Are they realistic or fair?

The media is basically not reality but yes there is stereotyping because when they see a teen there going to think trouble some teen are good kids, yes there are some teen that are very bad but its only fair if they treat them like a normal person not a bad teenager, because that would just make them feel bad about themselves.  

3. Are the teens you see on TV like you?

The teens I see on t.v are over the top crazy, but yes sometimes I can relate. I'm a very good person just as long as I don't feel like your sketchy. I'm just like any other teen, I like internet I like spending my time in front of the t.v and eating snacks, my rooms messy.