1. Social media, London riots and representation of youths
Re cap from previous lesson
1. In your own words, explain the theories covered so far.
Stan Cohen Moral Panic & Folk devils (Deviants)
Deviants that go against society
Deviant amplification
David Guantlett Identity is not given it is constructed and negotiated
David Buckingham Social Media
How people construct their identity with social media
Michel Foucault Mass Media
Shifting temporary construction
Power outcomes are not inevitable and can be resisted
2. What percentage of British teenagers own a blackberry? 37%
3. Explain at least 4 ways in which social media was used during the riots.
 BBM was to organise some riots
 Facebook and Twitter used for clean up groups
 Facebook and Twitter used to catch people with their pictures of them and
their loot
 BBM untraceable
4. What was the idea of Henry Jenkins and how could it be applied to an analysis of representation
of youth during the London riots?
 Particularly culture
 Brings communities together
 Social connections
5. Give two examples of how youths are challenging negative representations in the mass media.
 Not in my name campaign
 Young not dumb
 Goodie in a hoodie