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Diane Watt Summary

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“The Urgency of Visual Media Literacy in Our Post 9/11 world: Reading Images of Muslim Women in the Print News Media” (2012) Diane Watt claims that the media unknowingly shapes the way we internalize the world around us. She supports the media can shape our understanding and influence perceptions. Watt highlights to rid ourselves of influenced perceptions we need to not only critically look analyze visual media constructions but “a willingness to situate ourselves in relation to stories being told in the media.” She concludes visual perceptions play a great deal on our influences, social relationships, and actions. Watt supports that educator’s need to link between visual media literacy and intercultural education.

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