David Gauntlett: academic reading 1) What examples does Gauntlett provide of the "decline of tradition"? - The traditional view of a woman as a housewife or low-status worker has been kick-boxed out of the picture by the feisty, successful 'girl power' icons. -T he masculine ideals of absolute toughness, stubborn self-reliance and emotional silence have been shaken by a new emphasis on men's emotions, need for advice, and the problems of masculinity. 2) How does Gauntlett suggest the media influences the way we construct our own identities? - I n late modern societies everyone wants to 'live their own life', but this is, at the same time, 'an experimental life'. Since the social world is no longer confident in its traditions, every approach to life, whether seemingly radical or conventional, is somewhat risky and needs to be worked upon. 3) What does Gauntlett suggest regarding generational differences? Is it a good thing that the media se...
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