Rapid technological advancements marked the rise of media’s steadfast growth—a vital application in shaping popular culture—transforming our communication, socialization, and knowledge exchange approaches. In particular, the emergence of media platforms has dramatically influenced society by contributing to the vitality and … Continue reading
Tag: Social Media
TikTok Ban in New Caledonia: Democracy in Danger?
On May 13th 2024 social unrest erupted in New Caledonia after the French government announced a revision to the 1998 Noumea Accords. In response to this, on the 15th the French government issued a ban for the … Continue reading
Is TikTok Bringing an End to Democracy in Indonesia?
The 72-year-old presidential candidate, Prabowo Subainto, has gone viral in Indonesia through his large presence on TikTok. Videos of him dancing in front of a large crowd with his signature moves have quickly spread among its 125 million users, … Continue reading
McGill Students on hunger strike for Palestine
With the continuously growing death toll in Gaza, McGill University’s student body has become increasingly vocal about their disapproval of the university’s inaction regarding this matter. Many student-led groups have expressed disappointment and anger with McGill’s financial investments tied to … Continue reading
Celebrity worship and the idealization of an unattainable lifestyle
The phenomenon of celebrity worship syndrome is often associated with the rise of social media in the past couple of decades. It is defined as a “type of parasocial relationship that occurs when admiration of a celebrity shifts into an … Continue reading
Manipulation médiatique : L’euphémisme du massacre palestinien
Les médias, souvent considérés comme les gardiens de la vérité, prétendent opérer avec une objectivité inébranlable. Pourtant, derrière cette façade d’impartialité se cache une réalité plus nuancée, où la manipulation de la perception des utilisateurs devient monnaie courante. Cette manipulation … Continue reading
L’hypocrisie Américaine dans son Discours Environnemental
Quel est le plus grand défi auquel est confrontée notre génération ? Le changement climatique.
En raison de l’accroissement des émissions de gaz à effet de serre dues à l’activité humaine, la température moyenne de la planète a augmenté de … Continue reading
The American Dream: Los Angeles’s Dark Side
Another day, another social media controversy. However, this particular one is centred around Brooke Baevsky, a Beverly Hills-based private chef who posted a TikTok detailing how she spent $3515.09USD restocking her client’s pantry at Erewhon, the high-end grocery store that … Continue reading
How is TikTok Shaping your Political Identity?
In the past decade, we have witnessed the rise of political activism on social media. Gen Z has grown up surrounded by technology, with social media shaping how we perceive the world and absorb knowledge. With over 1 billion monthly … Continue reading
The Girlboss: A Dying Feminist Corporate Fantasy
The girlboss can best be described as an ambitious, hard-working woman whose goal is to climb-up or excel within the corporate sphere. She’s assertive, attractive, works long hours, sports an oversized fast fashion blazer, and does not back down. However, at the end of the day, the girlboss means something different to every woman. That’s what makes it so powerful; it is a feminist corporate fantasy.