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The intricate interplay between fashion and culture has been a subject of extensive scholarly inquiry. This research delves into the perceptions and attitudes of Generation Z, a cohort significantly shaped by the pervasive influence of online media. Exposed to a complex tapestry of societal trends, including the rise of neo-conservatism and the growing LGBTQIA+ rights movement, Generation Z presents a unique lens through which to examine not only contemporary fashion and culture but, more important, ability and in...

Cultural journalism is a sub-field of journalism characterized by specific knowledge and education required from the journalists working as both reporters and reviewers and often close interaction with arts and cultural industries. The importance of cultural journalism lies in its role of providing for society a self-reflective discourse describing values and modeling patterns of behaviour and thought through journalistic practices such as reporting and reviewing on everyday culture and arts. However, the role of ...

In a world where technology has risen dramatically and every aspect of our lives include technology one way or another, there are many aspects to mention when it comes to the virtual world. Virtual worlds contain many unbelievable places, incredible sceneries, colorful areas and fantastic creatures and NPCs (non-player characters). The problem arises when people forget which is reality and which is phantasmagory. Many teenagers get trapped in these whimsical worlds and fall prey to their gaming device that takes a...

Creating and consuming media products in a self-reflective mode is possible through and as a result of critical thinking. Meanwhile being part of media practices that reflect on their medial aspects develops the sense of critical thinking. Social technologies can be understood with help of different media practices. While mediatization refers to the increasing influence of media in various aspects of society, there are instances when media practices can work against this trend. Arguments and examples will be prese...

Mass-media has always been a place where many types of actions and changes materialize. In regard to nutritional habits, they have been quite destabilized lately and many people choose to eat unhealthy foods and products without taking into account much of the consequences that accompany this type of eating behavior. We would like to highlight the role of mass-media when it comes to creating nutritional habits and putting the impact of mass-media into perspective. For example, many children and teens alike follow ...

TikTok is undoubtedly one of the Teens` favorite social networks. Introduced by Byte Dance in 2016, its huge success has turned it into a true phenomenon with a boomerang effect on human society. It allows users to create and share short videos, with audio effects and emojis though becoming a highly engaging platform for millions of high school teens worldwide. Researchers from all fields, authorities, celebrities, as well as ordinary people, all discuss the effects that the TikTok phenomenon produces on teenagers...