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PT 1: Propaganda

“Hyper-sexualization within Media”

People love to post photos on social media to express and feel good about themselves or share a wonderful moment with their audience. Yet, the disturbing fact within media is the presence of online predators, pedophiles, and enablers that illegally sells stolen photos of innocent people - who constantly hyper-sexualizes them. Moreover, sexist representation on advertisements, films, and other forms of media contribute a lot to promoting the idea of objectifying women, children, and even men.

This is an alarming issue that has to be put on an END. “See it. Name it. Stop it.”

References:

Turgeon, A. (2015, November 24). Media Literacy: Challenges and Issues for 21st Century Schools. Retrieved from https://www.profweb.ca/en/publications/articles/media-literacy-challenges-and-issues-for-21st-century-schools

Canadian Women’s Health Network. (n.d.). Hypersexualization of young girls: Why should we care? Retrieved from http://www.cwhn.ca/en/hypersexualizationprimer

Council of Europe. (n.d.). Sexism: See it. Name it. Stop it. Retrieved from https://www.coe.int/en/web/human-rights-channel/stop-sexism

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How to Use Social Media Responsibly? 🤔📱

Social Media is a huge place on the internet where you can create, share, and engage with different people around the world. You can discuss anything and see almost everything just one click away! Yet, it doesn’t spare you from the danger it holds. But no worries! Let me guide you with 5 ways along with some catchy K-pop lyrics. 😉

1. Shimmie, shimmie, po polite

Song: Ko Ko Bop - EXO

I think I like it, who wouldn't like to be respected? May it be on social media or not, respect will always be the superior golden rule we all must abide and applied all the time. Use proper punctuations and punctuations, avoid ad hominem, and use proper honorifics in communicating. You’ll never know who or how old the person would be when you talk to them through the internet, especially in discussions. Just be calm and don't be a keyboard warrior - let’s have a safe space for posting and commenting by giving courtesy and respect.

2. Share with nobody, nobody but you

Song: Nobody - Wonder Girls

Not everything on social media is meant to be posted. It’s a wonderful experience to be able to communicate and make friends with anyone around the world through social media. Yet, not everyone has the same genuine heart as yours and you must be vigilant with who you share your information with. Do not share your passwords, addresses, and other information that anyone may use to track you down at all cost or you’ll be at great risk. 

3. Naega check jal naga

Song: I Am The Best - 2NE1

Social media is great place to easily access different kinds of information but not everything you see is accurate or verified. Before believing what you see on the internet, make sure you are viewing it from a reliable source such as institutions, official websites, or you see the blue check mark on their page - some may be satirical sites. Not only that, it is also important to verify whether the website you are visiting is legitimate as some are manipulated to look like the original one and gather your personal details which is known as phishing.

4. Think me, think me, think me up

Song: Pick Me - Produce101

As the famous quotation we all know, "Think before you click." Always ask yourself whether is it okay to post about this or make a comment? Are you going to put yourself in risk or you might hurt someone in your post? Think about the content and comments you are about to publish or hashtags you join in, especially if it’s safe, morally right, and factual because you can no longer undo those things as people may save the receipt or data that can be used against you and words are easily remembered than your face. Let people remember you as someone who is kind and friendly, not the source of their trauma.

5. Gee gee gee gee engage

Song: Gee - Girls’ Generation

Social media is easy to access even when you don’t have Wi-Fi, which makes it good for informing masses other than entertainment and communication. Yet, could also be dangerous when left unchecked. Fake news is rampant in social media therefore you, as a responsible user, must make sure that you are not one of those people who spread fake news and shall inform others of what is right and wrong using credible sources. It is important to engage in discussions in social media to eradicate the chances of further spreading fake news and misinformation. You may feel ignored in sharing it yet you’ll never know how thankful that one person would be if they scroll along your post.

That’s it and you’re good to go! Now that you are a more responsible netizen,  here’s an award in completion of reading this post: 🥇

Congratulations and post responsibly! 🥳