Week 9 Justin Littlewood

Hello Everyone,

This week I feel like there is a lot to write about with the four isms especially with a candidate like Donald Trump around. Recently I was watching the Daily Show and they had a piece about the national women’s soccer team and how they get paid less than the men’s team even though they consistently bring in more money. The piece used sexist language to drive home the ridiculousness in showing there should be no reason that the women’s soccer team shouldn’t get paid as much as the men’s.

            Awhile back Facebook had the option of putting a rainbow overlay on profile pictures. Here is an article talking about the problems and benefits of Facebook doing this: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/rainbow-profile-pictures-didnt-end-homophobia-so_us_57b5fc9ae4b007f181973efa . The article itself does not use language that is homophobic, but talks about the issues society has with it.

            As for racism, it depends on what news organization you get information from. In 2015 the Daily Beast reported that all Muslims in France believed that Jew were involved in the attacks on Charlie Hebdo when in reality they had only interviewed one Muslim who had this ideal.

            As far as ageism in news I am having a hard time finding an example. Although I do see it in pop culture all the time and in actual television shows. The old person is seen as someone who is forgetful and a burden to society.