Media Class's Influence

I've learned much about media then ever before. The discussions that took place in the class room were about real important issues that shape the world we live in today. Issues like stereotypical behavior, stereotypes, racism, classism, politics, how women are being portrayed in the media, music videos message and view about women, and many more. We attack these issues and try to find a solution to them as best as we can. In my opinion these shapes us into leaders rather then followers. I can't look at a movie or even a music video without questioning the issues that they are feeding into. How can we ever move forward if we keep taking steps that lead us backwards? I feel the "YES WE CAN" speeches was the best project we've done so far because we gave our own opinions, our own insights of issues that affected us. We talked about how we would make that problem a solution for all people. In conclusion I now know I have a voice and I can use that voice to help others in need, uplift those who are down, abolish stereotypes that portray many people. I have a voice and media class is my influence.