Does Sex Really Sell?

Everyone has heard the phrase “sex sells,” but what really is sex in the media? Loosely defined in “The Balance,” sex in advertisement is the use of sexually provocative or erotic images, sounds, or suggestions that are specifically designed to cause an arousal of interest is a particular…

Could the issue with school shootings be the definition itself?

In the wake of the horrific mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida that left 17 people dead, media professionals have poured over the information, seeking answers; answers not just related to…

Women Take the “Hero” Role in Action Movies

Usually in movies viewers see women take the victim role while the men are the ones who come and save them. While most action movies also sexualize women by dressing them in scandoulous clothes and making them inferior to men.

Hawaii Five-No

Every day, media portray some kind of stereotype. Television shows portray characters based on what they think a person of that race…

The Pocket Companion

Phone companies are trying to hide something from their consumers. The privacy of these people is being invaded by various applications as well as the phone companies that provide them.

This is being done so frequently on every device without anyone really noticing…

This is what a story looks like

Welcome to the Medium publication for Media Theory and Criticism (MSCM 320) for Spring 2018! This is where you will post your three short articles, and where you will read and comment on articles written by your classmates.