Essays on Kellner

Abstract

The basic principle of Marxist criticism is that society is divided in social classes that are in an antagonist relation, wherein the rich and strong exploit the poor and weak. In this sense, Walt Whitman’s poem “A Noiseless Patient Spider” does not reflect the exploitative relation that Marx sees as representative for society, but he rather describes the society of one, hence an atypical society. The solitude, isolation and desolation are feelings that appear throughout the story, so the reader can understand that possession, or a high social status is not as important as companionship, or when one ...

Considered by many to be the most successful athlete of all times, Michael Jordan benefited from multiple combining physical and temperamental advantages. They helped him to become a basketball star and then a giant brand name. He was not only extremely talented, but also extremely disciplined, hard-working and competitive, which caused him to be remarked as a future star from high-school. However, as an NBA star, his entertaining playing style, and his extreme drive which caused him to see every match as a life and dead struggle, contributed to the popularity he gained among basketball fans. His unique set ...

Introduction

The conflict theory suggests that ideology and bias in media is correlated to the effects of ideology on society. This means that the influence of ideas on people’s perception of the society reflects on their actions and representation of gender. Examining examples from the Dove commercial and parody will explore the subject of media de-gendering, ideology, hegemony, representation, and the semiotic triangle. Furthermore, the discussion will also demonstrate how images constituted by the media creates the description of semiotic triangle and how represents the culture industry. Lastly, an image in social media will be examined trough the lenses ...

War and Peace

A state of armed conflict between societies is what is known as war. Wars are fought especially if there are disagreements between sovereigns of states on various issues like land, water and so on. Besides, wars may also be the outcome of greed to grab the land, and resources of other states or it may due to the overwhelming desire to exercise more power over a wider population. The absence war is what can be called as peace. Wars may be fought due to various reasons and some of those reasons would be just while most others may be ...

Introduction

In the contemporary community, culture plays a vital role in developing a connection between people and memories. The norms we have grown to see, experience and practice defines our existence from a given period. This resources of culture are essential in educating and helping the community to express the need and necessity of preservation. There are different ways and means of conservation of a culture that helps in defining, developing and implementing a logical protection about human life. For instance, there is the need of saving and protecting for something that has value and meaning to you. If not ...

Introduction

There may be different views about the influence of social media on the people’s lives, but it is absolutely evident that in the contemporary world the types and modes of communication became sophisticated due to the rapid technological process. The launch of the social media such as Facebook, Twitter or Reddit might have been one of the greatest technological breakthroughs in the 2000s. In 2006, Time magazine recognized the importance of the social media and wrote the following phrase on the cover of the “Person of the Year” edition: ‘You. Yes, you. You control the Information Age. Welcome ...

As a postmodernist city

Art accompanies the humanity over a long period of time. It has already become an integral part of our lives. The man has invented many kinds of art: painting, music, theater, etc.; and architecture takes pride of place among this diversity of arts too. Architecture has always been the subject of grandeur and pride of kings, dynasties and whole empires. Such magnificent architectural masterpieces as Egyptian pyramids, Notre-Dame Cathedral, Cologne Cathedral are immortal classic that fascinates even the most indifferent to the art person. Throughout the history of mankind, were appearing a lot of new architectural styles: sacred architecture, ...

INTERNET AND DEMOCRACY

Internet and Democracy The internet has an impact on all aspects of life. Its impact on democracy is quite evident. Thus, the Internet should not be viewed as a single asset of interconnected computers with links and relevant protocols but a powerful tool that can impinge on almost every aspect of life. While some people may use it for different purposes, it can be said that the internet has a great effect on democracy. However, the biggest puzzle is whether it enhances democracy or contributes to its decline. However, most research carried out is rather normative as opposed to ...

Introduction:

Identity is a construct that encompasses the way people think about themselves and their role in the larger social environment. Human identity is enacted through social interactions with other people as well as the relationship built between them. Therefore, identity can be understood to be containing both individual and personal differentiators and components related to someone’s role in social groups (Berzonsky, pp. 55). Absolute identity characteristics can be written in the body such as ethnicity or gender. Therefore, the way people behave reflects on their behavior, beliefs and affiliations. Communication technologies and online information have shaped the process ...

FMCG

Introduction Fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) indicate the most demanded type of merchandise in various markets across the world. Some of the important types of products that fall in the above classification include flour, biscuits and toothpaste, among other significant products used in the everyday life. Consumers are therefore forced to invest much in the above commodities as they are required on a daily basis, a feature that makes them a necessity. India is renowned for investing in the FMCG business with some of the leading companies in the industry being HUL, Dabur, AMUL, and Cavin Care among others ( ...

Fiction’s relationship with reality is something that has evolved with time: human beings are in constant search of something ‘more’ from life and fiction often provides many with the opportunity to find that. John Keats said that beauty is truth and truth is beauty and with that in mind, fiction portrays life in such a way that it enables the reader to experience the beautiful truth of reality – namely, that it is of our own construction. However, with the advent of postmodernism comes the idea that there simply are no new ideas any more (Best & Kellner 132) indicating ...