Media as a way of communication

American society has many expectations about those individuals who leave within the United States. There are many things that influence the way that American culture perceives others. Things such as language, ethnicity, culture, race and gender are few of the things that impacts the way people are viewed in America. However, three main things that seem to have some kind of influence over individuals are their, identity, action and their values. Unfortunately, our beliefs and values become affected by what we know to be facts. Although, people in American society seem to share certain customs this later on become affected by the media. The media is technological way use to persuade viewers. The media is a way of communication through channels such as radio, films, prints and TV. There are certain programs which targets viewers in society base on their identity, race, socioeconomic class, ethnicity and language. The viewers respond to what they see and hear in the media base on their individual and social identity. The media shapes the audience understanding of what is and isn’t important in the world. Unfortunately, there are negative as well as positive massages send through the media. Something that is positive is that the media sometimes brings people together and something that is negative is that it increases aggressiveness and antisocial behaviors. In other words the media influence over individuals everyday lives.

The Final Answer?

The answer to our discussion seems to be that there are only questions. Perhaps it is a testament to the individual nature and independence of Americans that we all have a slightly different idea of what it means to be American. So, what truths can we take away from our journey this semester?

Question Three

Americans thrive upon the media, and it is one of few cultures that is entirely wrapped up within the media that disseminates it. This may have implications as far as the global "worth" or respect of American culture. Do you feel that American culture is a respected or valuable one? Remember, this is not a question about patriotism, but rather a question of how you feel America, Americans, and American culture is perceived by other nations, citizens, and cultures. How does American culture fit into the spectrum of cultures across the globe?

Media Blog: Question Two

Media Blog: Question Two: "In what capacity does the media - specifically television, music, and film - figure into the construction of American culture? Are Americans..."


The media especially television, music, and film figure into the construction of the American culture because it helps people to engage more with one another. It is a way in which people in our society are able to release their witness or fantasy. For many individuals is important to be able to have something that represents them or something that they can relate to through and this way is through the television, films and music. Americans are the way they are due to what the media dictates by the cultural values of Americans because the Americans have establish a very dominant value towards the media in which they use it as a way to magnetize or humiliate individuals in the United States.

Question Two

In what capacity does the media - specifically television, music, and film - figure into the construction of American culture? Are Americans the way they are due to what's portrayed in the media, or is the media dictated by the cultural values of Americans?

Question One

What are the defining characteristics of American cultural identity? What does American cultural identity mean to you?