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Critical media literacy and students in youth gang

Vaughan III, Terry

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Title
Critical media literacy and students in youth gang
Author(s)
Vaughan III, Terry
Issue Date
2014-09-16
Director of Research (if dissertation) or Advisor (if thesis)
Burbules, Nicholas C.
Department of Study
Educ Policy, Orgzn & Leadrshp
Discipline
Educational Policy Studies
Degree Granting Institution
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Degree Name
M.A.
Degree Level
Thesis
Date of Ingest
2014-09-16T17:23:49Z
Keyword(s)
  • Critical Media Literacy
  • Youth Gangs
  • Empowering Youth
Abstract
The representation of youth in gangs in the media has tended towards portraying these individuals in a negative light, especially regarding the theme of violence. Such representations have political consequences for how these individuals are perceived and treated. Too often what is missing from media representations of youth in gangs are counter narratives from youth in gangs themselves. This thesis addresses how youth in gangs can learn how to produce counter- narratives for public discourses. I argue that critical media literacy is a source of empowerment for youth in gangs given that it offers these individuals an appropriate pedagogy that embraces their social reality.
Graduation Semester
2014-08
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Copyright 2014 Terry Vaughan III

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