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A review of MTV's DISconnected, a made-for-TV movie warning teens about digital mobs, sexting, and cyberbullying that realistically portrays teens' online lives. The film airs Monday, Oct. 10 at 9 p.m. ET. (full text)
The Parents Television Council reacted with consternation when MTV launched its racy teen series, Skins. Alice, skeptical that the show is "dangerous," interviews peers on their reaction to it and offers concerned parents a solution. (full text)
While it contains inaccuracies, The Social Network centers on a main character—Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg—who is unquestionably ambitious. Sherilyn considers whether we can draw any lessons from his success. (full text)
Ebony critiques the usefulness of HotGhettoMess.com, a website that seeks to shame blacks and Latinos who "act ghetto" and perpetuate negative stereotypes about people of color.
Nesshell summarizes the Shirley Sherrod story that arose in the national news during the summer. She concludes that the way media and government figures reacted to Sherrod's message bodes badly for prospects of racial healing.
Michael Moore’s documentary Capitalism: A Love Story encourages people to fight for economic justice.
Danielle is disgusted by the way mainstream hip-hop disrespects women, and argues that it damages the entire black community.
It takes a lot of sweat and hustling, but Joseph lands a job as a freelance film editor.
The film Brokeback Mountain confirms David’s beliefs about homosexuality.
Janill interviews fellow high school students to find out what they know about the First Amendment and free speech. She's shocked to find out how ignorant they are about the Constitution and how little appreciation they have for the freedoms it guarantees. (full text)
An article in a school paper, meant to be a satire poking fun of people who are intolerant of gays, offends the student body and leads to a debate about freedom of the press. (full text)
In the wake of the 1993 World Trade Center bombing, Mohamad documents some of the ways the news media vilify Arabs, and the discrimination and violence that often result.
Yelena listens to the lyrics of some popular rap songs and expresses her outrage at the way they disrespect women. She ponders whether there are instances where freedom of speech might need to be curtailed.
Brittany becomes critical of her body at an early age. As a teen, she's inspired by a TV talk show to be more accepting of herself. (full text)
Julieta Velazquez challenges common stereotypes about immigrants, questions the contention that immigrants are taking jobs from American citizens, and asks who really profits from illegal immigration. (full text)
In the wake of the 17-year-old Trayvon Martin's murder, Geraldo Rivera went on TV to say that black and Hispanic youth shouldn't wear hoodies because it makes them look menacing. Olivia is outraged and argues that Geraldo's logic is demeaning and ridiculous. (full text)
YCteen writers respond to the documentary, Miss Representation, which shows how the media focuses on women's appearance and sexuality. (full text)
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