I believe what Krukowski means when he asserts to “the marginal-the rejected-the repressed” is that ultimately, the power of marginalization comes directly from the people. What some may consider insigni […]

What do you think about the ideas Krukowski lays out in this episode? Does he adequately describe the intimacies afforded by sound and the tradeoff digital sound presents? In your answer, please incorporate at […]

In episode two of his podcast, “Ways of Hearing”, Damon Krukowski explains how social interactions within spaces are becoming less accessible due to digital technology. Noting how earbuds and phones have dep […]

Throughout the years, many civil rights movements have sparked political action amongst many communities that have unequivocally changed how we view society as a whole. But recently, the media focus has been drawn […]

According to Berger, how does “publicity”–what we would call advertising–images influence consumers and why is this significant?

In accordance with Berger, publicity sells consumers a dream. Berger says “A […]

Do representations of women today objectify them in the same or similar ways as what Berger argues about women depicted in Renaissance paintings? 

Do women have control over their images in the media […]

According to Gerald Graff and Cathy Birkenstein, writers should use the model of “entering the conversation” in their writing. What are the advantages of this model? 

According to the reading, “The […]