This year specifically, the Oscars was a platform to discuss issues and promote social change. Chris Rock, for the most part, did a good job at pointing out the flaws when it comes to diversity in the industry. Race, appropriately, was a big part of the talk at the Oscars.
Another important part was Lady Gaga's performance of "Till It Happens to You", and Vice President Joe Biden's speech beforehand. Sexual assault is somewhat of a taboo subject, and using the Oscars as a platform to discuss issues such as sexual assault is important. Millions of people tune into the Oscars, and the Oscars is a place where messages that are outside the dominant norm of media messages. This allows those who are absent to be seen, like sexual assault survivors. The Oscar performance and speech spread the message that survivors are strong, and that it is not their fault. It was an important message to spread and the Oscars allowed it to be spread to millions.
This post is interesting because it delves into the idea that events like, The Oscars, are a form of media in that they are an opportunity to discuss major social issues. I think Chris Rock and Lady Gaga did a good job at this on Sunday night.
ReplyDeleteThis post is interesting because it delves into the idea that events like, The Oscars, are a form of media in that they are an opportunity to discuss major social issues. I think Chris Rock and Lady Gaga did a good job at this on Sunday night.
ReplyDeleteI agree completely. It's important to recognize the power that celebrities have at events like the Oscars. The fact that Biden introduced Lady Gaga was also very significant -- it showed political support alongside celebrity awareness.
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