Critical media literacy and students in youth gang

The representation of youth in gangs in the media has tended towards portraying these individuals in a negative light, especially regarding the theme of violence. Such representations have political consequences for how these individuals are perceived and treated. Too often what is missing from media representations of youth in gangs are counter narratives from youth in gangs themselves. This thesis addresses how youth in gangs can learn how to produce counter- narratives for public discourses. I argue that critical media literacy is a source of empowerment for youth in gangs given that it offers these individuals an appropriate pedagogy that embraces their social reality.

Name thesis:degree_name

M.A.

Level thesis:degree_level

Thesis

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Educational Policy Studies

Grantor

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Year dc:date

2014

Author dc:creator

• Vaughan III, Terry

Contributors dc:contributor

• Burbules, Nicholas C.

• Critical Media Literacy
• Youth Gangs
• Empowering Youth

Statement dc:rights

• Copyright 2014 Terry Vaughan III

Language dc:language

en

Handle dc:identifier

http://hdl.handle.net/2142/50557

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:www.ideals.illinois.edu:2142/50557