Body Image - Media Vs. Mind

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24Xa1Nw8eJY

Watch the video above and explain how the media makes people feel about their appearance/how they look.

What is the problem with 10 big companies owning so many brands?

Now that you have looked at the 10 big companies that own so many of the brands that you know so well, think about what kind of problems it can create if so few companies own so much.  Think about competition, pricing, health, advertising,creativity.

If you can't view the picture, check the website here :  http://www.socialphy.com/posts/off-topic/11574/The-10-Companies-that-Control-Your-Consumption.html

The Illusion of Choice - Who Owns the Media Part 2

http://frugaldad.com/2011/11/22/media-consolidation-infographic/

Go to the link to have a better look at this picture.  Read through the link and write some surprising things that you discovered about who owns the news.  What were some statistics that you found out?  Make sure you read other people's comments and comment on them, and try not to repeat what anyone else has said.