To what has new social media effected the individual ?

[Stella]

I have sociology and one of the questions we had to work on was this and i have no clue about the media and i have to write a whole essay on it... can anyone give me a few ideas to start my essay on?

[Tj]

I have a couple suggestions for your essay.
One based on a topic we covered in my Child development class>> The effects of media on sexuality.
> keep in mind media includes commercials, TV programs, Cartoons, movies, magazines, Newspapers, advertisement, even music.
> Also we covered obesity, and health issues.> How the media works or can be used as a tool to profit.
> Also great to compare how media has changed in past 20-30 yrs- example would be language, nudity, types of content or commercials(never would there have been anything inter- racial, gay, or even very few minorities at all or commercials about STD's, or that showed violence. Couples used to sleep in separate beds. Even Cartoons, wow!! that is huge.
> Not to mention that many parents use media to babysit their children, as well as teach, and often they do not monitor the violence, language, or message it gives.
> The changes in media has dramatically changed war, too> Again the need to compare the past to the present to help understand the impact. ( Not that you can believe what is reported or not?? )

I hope this has helped with ideas for your essay and good luck.

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All of these are exactly what your class assignment is all about and easily offer more than enough information to cover your essay.
>great and easy to include random interviews with people, especially considering the older the more dramatic the change has been.