Reflection
Yes, I do think that there are enough points of view in pop culture today. Previously, pop culture was predominantly about white people. All avenues of pop culture, such as fashion, film, and music, exalted the white culture, leaving out other cultures’ points of view. An excellent example I can use to illustrate this aspect is the portrayal of superheroes in pop culture films. Two superhero films that I have watched in childhood are Superman and Batman. Their protagonists are white people, creating an illusion that they are superior to other races. Notably, I think pop culture today embraces the superiority of all cultures, making it have a diverse point of view. Nowadays, we have superhero stars from white and colored races. An excellent example is the 2018 Marvel Comics film, Black Panther, that tells a story of a black superhero. I also think that the diversity experienced in pop culture today is being influenced by different opinions on sexuality. We have a representation of these opinions in pop culture. For instance, the film industry tries to be unbiased by representing all groups (homosexuals, heterosexuals, and feminists).
Report about Text
The news story I chose to analyze is “Capitol riots: Congress certifies Joe Biden’s victory after chaotic scenes,” published by BBC on January 7, 2021. It reports on how Biden’s election was approved by Congress despite the chaos from Trump’s supporters. The facts in this story concern Congress cleared Biden’s certification to be sworn in as newly-elected president. Another fact from the story is how the police dispersed the rioting people who wanted to forcefully access the lawmakers’ chamber and disrupt their meeting to certify Biden’s election. Notably, the narrative aspect in this story is depicted through the direct speech of some of the participants of the reported event. An excellent is the part that states down Trump’s remarks, “Even though I totally disagree with the outcome of the election, and the facts bear me out, nevertheless, there will be an orderly transition on January 20th.” The impact of this narrative technique is to make the story real. The goal is to make the readers believe that the event happened to ensure that the writer did not make up the story.
Work Cited
“Capitol riots: Congress certifies Joe Biden’s victory after chaotic scenes,” BBC, Jan. 7, 2021. Retrieved from https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-55568621. Accessed Sep. 28, 2021.
