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As I began my analysis of selfies using Foucault’s theories, I realized how deeply power/knowledge affects the “rules” of selfies. Selfies are part of the complex social media power structure. Although anyone can join in, only a selected few become … Continue reading →

Since I’m arguing that selfies are a Western creation with capitalistic ideals, I wanted to use Said’s ideas of orientalism. Orientalism is a truth regime. It is based on arbitrary geographical lines and defined from a particular position. Orientalism only … Continue reading →

When I was doing some writing, I came across a news story that broke today. Apparently, President Obama took a selfie with two other world leaders at the memorial for Nelson Mandela. Quickly, criticism started calling it inappropriate given the … Continue reading →

One of the theorists I’ve decided to use in my case study on “selfies” is Williams and his ideas on dominant culture. Photography has always been an “elite” art medium simply because the cost is so high. Cameras are expensive … Continue reading →

I’ve decided to do my case study paper on “selfies.” A selfie is a self-portrait typically taken with a digital camera or smartphone and then uploaded to a social media website. It was recently named the 2013 World of the … Continue reading →