Media Studies

4 articles

A collage of diverse visual elements from different eras, illustrating how historical images continue to influence contemporary society and shape our understanding.

What is visual culture and how does it shape society?

Long after their creators are gone, visual remnants in archives, museums, and cityscapes offer profound, often surprising, insights into generations past.

Matteo Ricci·July 20, 2026

A vintage film projector illuminating a world map, symbolizing the global reach and influence of film diplomacy throughout history.

Media

What Is Film Diplomacy and How Does It Shape International Relations?

From the 1920s through the Cold War, the United States and Turkey deployed educational films in schools, villages, and public spaces not just to entertain, but to actively inform and persuade populati

Claire Donovan·April 30, 2026

A dynamic collage of Ms. Magazine covers spanning several decades, illustrating the evolution of feminist thought and activism.

Culture

Ms. Magazine Archives Offer Feminist Insights Through Decades

In December 1971, a 40-page insert within New York magazine, titled Ms.

Eleanor Voss·April 24, 2026

A diverse group of people, young and old, playing different video games on various devices, with abstract sociological diagrams subtly integrated into the background, symbolizing the academic study of gaming culture.

Media

New 'Gamer Society' Book Proposes Sociological Analysis of Video Games

A new book, 'Gamer Society: Toward a Sociology of Video Games,' aims to provide a foundational sociological analysis of video games, treating them as a core structural phenomenon of contemporary life. It explores their cultural impact, community dynamics, and critical issues like monetization and representation.

Andre Silva·April 5, 2026