Teens in the media have all different points of view that are shown to us as a society. We see things like the difficulty of being a teen, chances of bad habits teens can get into like drugs and pregnancy, etc. Shows like Teen Mom do not really show a real portrayal of teens. Yes there may be teens out in the world who go through what the teens in those shows are going through. In reality, we don't see many teens like that, even if they are pregnant... they act a lot differently. Teens on shows like Teen Mom are mainly acting for the cameras so they can be more "famous" and liked in society. Comparing Teen Mom to the film Juno, its quite different. In Juno, yes there's a case of teen pregnancy but it is more real than the show of real life teen pregnancy. Which I think is kind of sad. Juno has a teen where she is not like what we see on TV. She's some average kind of alternative girl who ends up pregnant. Teen Mom is more of teens who are "basic".
Aside from teen pregnancy, Teens are shown in media through TV series' like Gossip Girl, The O.C., and Glee. These shows are all different with their own stories.They all do share the same concept of teen life. For an example, The O.C. is about two types of teen life, the main character, Ryan, is a kid who comes from a poor type of family with a sad type of living. He then sees the life of rich teens and how life is for them. It might seem like it is great to be a rich teen, but it shows that there are so many problems rich families have hidden. Glee, on the other hand, is more of the misfit teens who join glee club and are bond together through music. Some of the teens are full of different personalities in the show, which makes it more realistic in a way. Lastly, Gossip Girl is more on the dramatic side of teens. With rumors and gossip spreading around with teenagers. It happens in real life to many teens where someones personal life gets to the public.
All these shows and movies like Juno put together a puzzle... which one of more relatable to how teens actually are? Are we really all like the teens in Teen Mom and Gossip Girl? Or are we all more like Juno? Honestly, I think teens are more portrayed realistically in the movie Juno. I come to the conclusion of that is because, no teen girl acts perfect, no not many teens girls act like they are the greatest, and most definitely not all teen girls have to impress others and have a good reputation and such. Juno is more real because it has all different points of views of teens. It has a pregnant teen who is a misfit, popular type of girls, family problems, etc. It's hard to really explain why I say Juno is the more believable until you have watched it and compare it to the rest of the shows I mentioned. Like I can say, for me, I sure do not fit into any of the other shows other than Juno... I am quite strange from a majority of teens and I can see that with Juno.
Friday 27 May 2016
Friday 13 May 2016
Juno
1.
Similarities
- Both showing the struggles of teen pregnancy such as judgement from parents,friends,etc
- Show the real side of teens and their emotions
- Gives some information about the topic of pregnancy in either film.
Differences
- Juno shows more of a teenager who is slightly different and not typical as opposed to Teen Mom.
- Teen Mom members act in a certain way towards the camera for more attention. In Juno, you can tell that even if the pregnant teen is supposed to act, she is more realistic.
- Juno shows more of how teen pregnancy can change your life in school and relationship wise.
Teen Mom does show how it can affect you but is more dramatically done.
2. Does one glorify teen pregnancy more than the other?
Teen Mom glorifies teen pregnancy way more. Juno shows how stressful it is and the fact that Juno herself did not want to know how the child would develop in its future does show how it isn't glorifying it. Teen Mom is more about fame and attention.
3. Which of the two shows a more accurate portrayal of teens? Why?
Juno is more of an accurate image of teens because the way the teens are in the movie, its very common for me to see teens like that rather than the teens on teen mom. Juno is not a typical stereotyped teenager and is more real than anyone on Teen Mom.
4. Have you seen similar characters (Juno, Vanessa, Paulie and Mark) in other films/ soap opera? Is it common to know such people in our real life? Can you guess and explain what the director actually implies?
I haven't really seen any similar characters in other films. The only one i can really think of is Secret life of an American Teenager. But even the pregnant teen in the show isn't quite like the characters in Juno. I think it is common to know people like Juno, Vanessa, Paulie, and Mark in real life. I know that I know people like them and I kind of think I'm somewhat comparable to Juno herself. I think the director is implying that teenagers are not what we see them as on such shows like Teen Mom.
5. 5. What kind of impact do you think the movie Juno has on teens and teen pregnancy? Why?
I think the movie Juno can impact teens on the subject of pregnancy by showing how stressful it is for everyone. Like an example being if a teen were to not abort the child and give it up for adoption, how much stress the adoptive couple is going through. I think it puts a clue into some teens heads that if they have that stress in their life that early, they won't have any plans for their future other than kids.
Thursday 5 May 2016
Psychographics
I am a societally conscious achiever. Why do I see myself as that? Well I do understand and am a person who cares about inner peace. I also do go on about the environment a lot. I try to save the environment as much as I can when possible because I know the effects it has on our health and our own world. Organic things are also what I usually go for, whether its foods, clothing, makeup, etc. Also as well being to new to being a vegan.
However, my grandma is into what I am about, but she is more of a emulator. She is always out to try new brands and products as long as they intrigue her. She also seems that she feels more "in" when she uses new products like the new Samsung phone or something.
Lastly, my boyfriend is a belonger. He doesn't like change at all. He is pretty weird that way. There is odd times where he will try something new but automatically not like it and go back to what he originally liked. Belongers seem hard to let them come out of their "comfort zone" with products. I think they will always stay a part of whatever company they adore.
However, my grandma is into what I am about, but she is more of a emulator. She is always out to try new brands and products as long as they intrigue her. She also seems that she feels more "in" when she uses new products like the new Samsung phone or something.
Lastly, my boyfriend is a belonger. He doesn't like change at all. He is pretty weird that way. There is odd times where he will try something new but automatically not like it and go back to what he originally liked. Belongers seem hard to let them come out of their "comfort zone" with products. I think they will always stay a part of whatever company they adore.
Wednesday 4 May 2016
Teen Pregnancy Over 20 Years
Current status of teen pregnancy is USA and Canada: 30-40% of teens
5 years ago: 28.9%
10 years ago:27%
20 years ago: 22%
1. what do you notice about teen pregnancy rates over the years?
I notice that they were quite high 20 years ago and have increased a lot over time.
2. Do you notice anywhere the data changes significantly. If so why do you think that is?
It changes significantly from 20 years ago to 10 years. But also changed a lot from just 5 years ago to now. Its near 40% of teens!
3. What impact do you think TV shows like "Teen Mom" have on current teen pregnancy rates?
I think shows like that don't impact it as much. But other things like teens thinking way to early and stuff. Teens do things at the wrong times and if they end up pregnant, well it can upset them over the fact of abortions will kill an innocent child, so they allow themselves to take care of the kid instead. But then they have not much of a future if they have to start parenting at such a young age. Teens need to get things done before they think of having kids or come near to chances of pregnancy.
5 years ago: 28.9%
10 years ago:27%
20 years ago: 22%
1. what do you notice about teen pregnancy rates over the years?
I notice that they were quite high 20 years ago and have increased a lot over time.
2. Do you notice anywhere the data changes significantly. If so why do you think that is?
It changes significantly from 20 years ago to 10 years. But also changed a lot from just 5 years ago to now. Its near 40% of teens!
3. What impact do you think TV shows like "Teen Mom" have on current teen pregnancy rates?
I think shows like that don't impact it as much. But other things like teens thinking way to early and stuff. Teens do things at the wrong times and if they end up pregnant, well it can upset them over the fact of abortions will kill an innocent child, so they allow themselves to take care of the kid instead. But then they have not much of a future if they have to start parenting at such a young age. Teens need to get things done before they think of having kids or come near to chances of pregnancy.
Teen Pregnancy in the Media Part 2
1. Does the show create a negative or positive image of teens? Explain.
The show does create a negative and positive image of teens, I think. Some of the teens on the show can be seen as somewhat positive images because if they're looking after their kids, being responsible, and such. I do, however, feel that it is more negative to the image of teens because more people seem to think that is how all teens are these days.
2. What effect might “Teen Mom” have on what teens consider “typical” behavior?
The effect it might have on teens is that they can "do things" they shouldn't be doing at their age, because it may be normal in more other teens lives. It can even get into teens heads that if they end up pregnant, they can "get a spot on the show". Which is kind of sad because using pregnancy to get famous is not very smart of an idea.
3. Are “Teen Mom” viewers more likely than non-viewers to perceive teen pregnancy as acceptable or even positive? Is the “celebrity” status of the cast members (the fact that teens are seeing them everywhere in the media) a factor in this? How might this influence teens’ own behavior? (Some have suggested that watching “Teen Mom” will make girls want to become pregnant in the hopes of getting famous, since some of cast member Jenelle’s friends actually became pregnant after she did.) Might a “likeable” cast member have more influence on teens than one who is perceived as “behaving badly”?
I feel like the viewers of the show can accept it as it is. I think they learn that its fine to have kids as a teen even though they need to be focusing on other things. I think the celebrity status of the cast can factor in it because some teens want attention and fame. It will influence a teen in some sort of way, in a way of not getting pregnant and getting pregnant.
4. Do you think this show presents a fair and accurate view of teenagers today? Does the show promote prejudices or stereotypes of teens?
The show does show a fair amount of accurate views on teens these days but also promotes stereotypes on teens. Older people will think all teens are about "living the lifestyle of an adult" and such. Not all teens are like this.
5. Which aspects of “Teen Mom” communicate that the show is “entertainment,” and which aspects communicate that the show is an “informative documentary”? Is a reality show like this a combination of both? Do both forms of media have equal influence on teens?
The teen mom show as entertainment, is getting to know the cast and treating them as a character on a fictional series. They find entertainment out of he teens daily life and such. The informative documentary part just shows how hard pregnancy is and how it will effect others lives and your life as well. I think both forms do influence teens but a majority of the influence is the entertainment part.
6. If teens are viewing "Teen Mom," are they likely to believe that teen pregnancy is increasing, or that it is widespread in the U.S.? Are these things actually true?
I think they are more likely to believe it is increasing because of new cast on the show every so often. And it is being heard in media around us as well. These things are quite true because I know of so many of my friends who have a kid or multiple kids. And these friends of mine being my age or few years younger than me.
7. Do you think that the people on "Teen Mom" act the way they normally would or do you think they act a certain way for the cameras?
I think they act a certain way for the cameras. If they are in pain, they might exaggerate the pain to get more attention and catch more viewers eyes. Plus they don't want to seem a certain way because it can "decrease their fame level" I guess.
The show does create a negative and positive image of teens, I think. Some of the teens on the show can be seen as somewhat positive images because if they're looking after their kids, being responsible, and such. I do, however, feel that it is more negative to the image of teens because more people seem to think that is how all teens are these days.
2. What effect might “Teen Mom” have on what teens consider “typical” behavior?
The effect it might have on teens is that they can "do things" they shouldn't be doing at their age, because it may be normal in more other teens lives. It can even get into teens heads that if they end up pregnant, they can "get a spot on the show". Which is kind of sad because using pregnancy to get famous is not very smart of an idea.
3. Are “Teen Mom” viewers more likely than non-viewers to perceive teen pregnancy as acceptable or even positive? Is the “celebrity” status of the cast members (the fact that teens are seeing them everywhere in the media) a factor in this? How might this influence teens’ own behavior? (Some have suggested that watching “Teen Mom” will make girls want to become pregnant in the hopes of getting famous, since some of cast member Jenelle’s friends actually became pregnant after she did.) Might a “likeable” cast member have more influence on teens than one who is perceived as “behaving badly”?
I feel like the viewers of the show can accept it as it is. I think they learn that its fine to have kids as a teen even though they need to be focusing on other things. I think the celebrity status of the cast can factor in it because some teens want attention and fame. It will influence a teen in some sort of way, in a way of not getting pregnant and getting pregnant.
4. Do you think this show presents a fair and accurate view of teenagers today? Does the show promote prejudices or stereotypes of teens?
The show does show a fair amount of accurate views on teens these days but also promotes stereotypes on teens. Older people will think all teens are about "living the lifestyle of an adult" and such. Not all teens are like this.
5. Which aspects of “Teen Mom” communicate that the show is “entertainment,” and which aspects communicate that the show is an “informative documentary”? Is a reality show like this a combination of both? Do both forms of media have equal influence on teens?
The teen mom show as entertainment, is getting to know the cast and treating them as a character on a fictional series. They find entertainment out of he teens daily life and such. The informative documentary part just shows how hard pregnancy is and how it will effect others lives and your life as well. I think both forms do influence teens but a majority of the influence is the entertainment part.
6. If teens are viewing "Teen Mom," are they likely to believe that teen pregnancy is increasing, or that it is widespread in the U.S.? Are these things actually true?
I think they are more likely to believe it is increasing because of new cast on the show every so often. And it is being heard in media around us as well. These things are quite true because I know of so many of my friends who have a kid or multiple kids. And these friends of mine being my age or few years younger than me.
7. Do you think that the people on "Teen Mom" act the way they normally would or do you think they act a certain way for the cameras?
I think they act a certain way for the cameras. If they are in pain, they might exaggerate the pain to get more attention and catch more viewers eyes. Plus they don't want to seem a certain way because it can "decrease their fame level" I guess.
Monday 2 May 2016
Teen Pregnancy
The article pretty much explains how the Teen Pregnancy is being glorified and more intriguing to teens. The show Teen Mom was a spin-off of 16 and Pregnant and both shows show "the moms" going through their problems of being a teen mom, how it effects them and others. It also shows a majority of their relationship issues. The shows had become an idea after the creator had read that each year, about 750,000 15-19 year olds were becoming pregnant in the United States. Which had increased a little bit once the shows were released. That had happened because the teens were thinking it was cool and such. Another fact was that 4 in 10 teens who watch an episode of 16 and Pregnant talk about the show with a parent and more than 90% of then think teen pregnancy is harder than they had thought before watching the show.
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