Victoria Woo

[Victoria Woo @VictoriaWoo9]

I agree! Top hits today are very inappropriate in their lyrics. I am with you that lyrics including murder, rape, etc should be boycotted because it influences the youth in a wrong way. #lesson13

[Anna C2 @AnnaC216]

I completely agree that lyrics which include murder, rape, suicide, torture, necrophilia etc should be boycotted. These type of lyrics are also heard in other genders of music; not only in heavy metal. #lesson13

[Victoria Woo @VictoriaWoo9]

This course has taught me to be more cautious online. I would recommend this course because the material is relevant to today's society. I am now aware that I can use social media for educational purposes as well as being a responsible digital citizen. #lesson13

[Victoria Woo @VictoriaWoo9]

I agree! Although, I do believe that black metal expresses racism and xenophobia. #lesson13

[Victoria Woo @VictoriaWoo9]

I agree! Social media has a lot of benefits but also has a lot of negative aspects. For example, this Twitter feed is very beneficial. Although, young students should be warned about the negatives of social media. #lesson13

[Esthereduc @Esthereduc1]

Students should learn not only the positive aspects of social media but also the dangers and risks #lesson13

[Victoria Woo @VictoriaWoo9]

Heavy metal lyrics create racism and xenophobia which not only impacts the artists but also the consumers. It impacts the way we interpret the genres. #lesson13

[Victoria Woo @VictoriaWoo9]

I agree, sometimes we want to express our opinions online without thinking that we have all kind of viewers. Our opinions or arguments can be offensive to one while not being offensive to another. We should think twice before posting anything. #lesson13

[Victoria Woo @VictoriaWoo9]

In today's day and age, cyber- bullying is very common. Kids are surfing social media websites at a very young age and therefore bully other students online by hiding behind their screens. #lesson13

[Victoria Woo @VictoriaWoo9]

I completely agree with you! Since social media is dominating our world and will still be dominating when we have children, social media curriculum in schools should be a mandatory class. Especially to teach students to be good digital citizens. #lesson13

[Mariah @Mariah53458851]

@gcolatosti1 @lombardi270 So true, this is why there should be a social media curriculum in schools !

[Victoria Woo @VictoriaWoo9]

Yes! Children have to build confidence and self-esteem. By encountering hate speech online can negatively impact their self-esteem which can lead to further problems. #lesson13

[gcolatosti @gcolatosti1]

Young children are so impressionable, one hate message can change how they feel about themselves and the world for a long time #lesson13

[Victoria Woo @VictoriaWoo9]

I completely agree with you! Social media lets us hide behind our screen which gives us endless possibilities to create hate speech. That is why we should be cautious. #lesson13

[Victoria Woo @VictoriaWoo9]

I also believe that the idolization of models on social media can lead to body image issues. Young girls want to be skinny, have clear skin and look like the "ideal" woman online. We should take into consideration what children are viewing online. #lesson13 #educ307

[Marco Carreiro @marco_carreiro]

@Kristin61698891 @AnthonyLicursi2 Yeah these models are social media a big part with children on social media these days that they should take into consideration who their viewers are and what message are you trying to send... #lesson13

[Victoria Woo @VictoriaWoo9]

In my opinion the influencer world is bad for a young audience. Some influencers gives the media the impression that their world is always perfect which in reality life is hard and it is normal to go through some ups and downs. #lesson13 #educ307

[Kristin Ray @Kristin61698891]

@AnthonyLicursi2 i agree, and i think it extends beyond hate speech. we also have to think of how our social media profiles (ex. insta models; both men and women) can influence others and their mental health :)

[Victoria Woo @VictoriaWoo9]

I agree with you! That is why I believe that parental monitoring is very important because we do not want our children to view social media as an acceptable place for hate speech. #lesson13 #educ307

[Victoria Woo @VictoriaWoo9]

That's great! Old Disney movies are the stereotypical patriarchal society. The woman does chores while the man comes to rescue her. #lesson11 #educ307

[marilynh @marilynhoang8]

When it comes to Disney movies, there are a lot of stereotypes about how men and women should be. act like, and look like. So when watching Disney movie with my little sister, I talk to her that reality is nothing like these Disney movies. #lesson11 #educ307

[Victoria Woo @VictoriaWoo9]

I agree with you. Disney movies tend to be not realistic and certainly not representative of the reality. That is why parental role is crucial to child development. #lesson11 #educ307

[marilynh @marilynhoang8]

@alexisboosamra1 Yes, I agree. Parental role is very important to child development. Educating their children about how it is in the real world versus Disney movies is important to how they see the world. #lesson11 #educ307

[Victoria Woo @VictoriaWoo9]

I agree with you. Although I have to say that children do not have the critical thinking skills in order to fully grasp the hidden messages in Disney movies. Children are so gullible too. #lesson11 #educ307

[Mario Ruggieri @mario_ruggie]

As a child, I never critically analyzed Disney movies and only now that I'm older, I understand all of the hidden messages and themes that Disney tries to portray to children. #lesson11

[Victoria Woo @VictoriaWoo9]

@MHalickman As a kid the Disney movies were always the best to watch. Even today as an adult, I enjoy watching Disney movies. I believe Disney does not only attract kids but also adults with their magic. #lesson11 #educ307

[Victoria Woo @VictoriaWoo9]

Also, it is great to see that Disney princesses come from different backgrounds. They are not all white and they vary in ethnicities. #lesson11 #educ307

[Matthew Halickman @MHalickman]

That being said, we are now starting to see a bit more women empowerment like Moana or Frozen, where the women is presented as being strong and going out and getting what they want instead of having to be rescued by a male character #lesson11 #educ307

[Victoria Woo @VictoriaWoo9]

As a girl, I always dreamt of being a Disney princess even though I knew that it was not realistic. Disney princesses makes little girls idolized the "perfect" world. I do believe in some ways it is not the greatest form of idolization. #lesson11 #educ307

[David Bertone @DavidBertone2]

@emilio_vincelli True. The minds of young girls are definitely shaped by the characters they see on their screens

[Victoria Woo @VictoriaWoo9]

Another example of a women's movement is the Babae Ako movement which is a women's rights movement in the Philippines. It was launched on May 20, 2018 as a social media campaign when women debated about anti-women remarks made by President Duterte. #lesson10 #educ307

[Victoria Woo @VictoriaWoo9]

Yes! A great example would be the #MeTooMovement where women have a safe space to express themselves about sexual assault. This movement was created by a woman named Tarana Burke in 2006. #educ307 #lesson10