This post is a continuation of Instagram's Monster; Part 1. This mini-series explores our relationship between real life, our selves and social media. There is a heavy focus on selfies and Instagram. Although not pinup or vintage related, I wanted to use my academic skills to start a discussion about how we use social media … Continue reading Instagram’s Monster; Part 2
Online, the way one presents themselves and their identity is fluid which means that users of media, such as Instagram, can create and generate several different versions of themselves (Kendall 1998, Turkle 1999). Turkle described the computer as a means of creating a ‘second self’ (1984), Instagram can be seen as a popular way of … Continue reading Instagram’s Monster; Part 1
Most of us as kids are subjected to bullying and we all hope that as we grow up, it'll stop. Sometimes it does, but unfortunately, sometimes it doesn't. Finding and accepting your true self is often quite difficult and it can be made even more challenging if we express ourselves differently from societal norms. Thanks … Continue reading We’re all Mad Here – How to Deal with Bullies as an Adult
