Blogging and It's Impact

Honestly, before I took this class I didn't think much about blogging or it's ability to serve as political activism. I thought about it more as a way for someone to express opinions or thoughts but that it wouldn't have much of an impact. But today I was more than proven wrong.

After reading the articles I am just amazed and impressed that blogs could have just as big of an impact as other media. I was happy to read that there is a blog about mixed media and interracial couples. I agree and believe that they are extremely unrepresented in the media. We're in an era where there is so much freedom and much more acceptance so why not show it? I've mostly dated outside my race and I never thought of it as weird, different or strange. I think of interracial couples as normal so I am sad to see commercials that feature only same race couples. For example:

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Web videos like those by Sarah Haskins and Amy Poehler bring to light that not all feminist agendas have to be put in a negative light, that they can be expressed in a way that is both entertaining and informative. I love Sarah Haskins' sarcasm and satire and I enjoyed laughing at all of her observations and opinions. Amy Poehler's show was funny but in an innocent way, Amy interviewing little girls, especially Ruby who was a feminist, made me see that feminists come in all shapes and sizes.

Blogs like Feministing and racialicious are more in depth and informative but without being boring which makes you want to read more. There have been times when I find a blog with a great post but all of the others are just long, uninteresting and just plain boring. When a blog can write informative posts but still keep the reader's attention then it will be very sucessful.

So in conclusion activism can be very successful via blogs.