US Media

Public media in America is one of a kind in this world. When Mary asked the question about why mainstream America pop culture has such big influence not only in America but also across the world, along with Liza bringing up Lady gaga and her iconic gay rights' campaigns, the first thing that popped to my mind was what we see, read, and hear all the time. The discussion of American media and its impact on society has been addressed by many people, including concerning parents and educators. It is unquestionable that we have lots of sex and violence in the media we constantly receive, and also inaccurate portrayal and stereotypes of the minorities, especially the LGBT communities. On the other hand the advocating from a celebrity like lady gaga can be a big influence on dissolving the stereotypes the media has trapped us into. Can the media be somewhat campy?We usually find something as attractive and appealing because it is bad and ironic. The media grabbed our interests in continually viewing the extreme, on whatever ends, a good thing.