Notes to Self: The Visual Culture of Selfies in the age of Social Media article review
The article “Notes to Self: The Visual Culture of Selfies in the age of Social Media” highlights the modern age enthusiasm with taking pictures. The main interest among young teenagers and adults is self-portraiture, commonly referred to as “selfies.” These young women have noted on social media outlets that selfies are a revolutionary act of political grants aimed at resisting the male-dominated media view on their bodies and lives. According to the author, a New York Times article drafted by Jenna Wortham in 2013, the use of photos and images are becoming a more convenient form of conveying messages since it restores the human aspect of interaction Murray (2015). The main objective was providing an insight regarding the effect of social media and technology in the dissemination of images. As noted by Murray (2015), a majority of the selfie-related posts are focused on individual personality imperfections.
In view of this, the main contradiction entails the cultural concepts and the faults of the selfie tradition. According to the article, post-feminism has been referenced as a way of redefining the selfie framework as one that seeks to make new changes and commitments. In the modern era of blogging and media presence, a majority of individuals have created a platform that shows their images and lifestyle online. Racial discrimination and representation is a factor that influences how people view social media in the form of selfies. For instance, Vivian Fu identifies the selfie culture as a means of self-identification that enables the discussion on ethnic stereotypes (Murray, 2015). Self- presentation is a form of expression whose meaning has been influenced by emerging technologies.
According to the article, Slavoj Zizek states that fantasy entails creating a situation whereby other people desire one. This definition illustrates the concept of the selfie culture among young adults. Selfies not only emphasize a narcissistic need to see themselves in a specific way but also makes individuals aware of their flaws and idealized perceptions. The article “Notes to Self: The Visual Culture of Selfies in the age of Social Media” emphasizes the young individual’s effort to define and acknowledge themselves in a cultural environment that continues to ridicule, ignore and sexualize women.