from different parts of the world? – this is the question to my bibliography below.
Ask, K., & Abidin, C. (2018). My life is a mess: Self-deprecating relatability and collective identities in the memification of student issues. Information, Communication & Society, 21(6), 834-850.
Ask & Abidin (2018) thesis is that we address memefied discourses in higher education to investigate students’ lives. Specifically, they have focused on how mainstream media is associated with collective student’s identities. The methodology used by Ask and Abidin entailed observation to analyze memes posted in the Student Problems public Facebook group, to get a glimpse of what the memes or posts are all about, why they post and how they can prepare one to be more diverse and understanding when dealing with problems that students face.
Ask and Abidin claim that these memes are healing since it is not a public exposure of success but use of humor to publicly express our problems and failures. Students from all parts of the world would get a chance to express their school problems, work and personal. Moreover, the conclusion is that through social interaction, People are given a platform to express their daily struggles and sarcastically express their gratitude for being students. It is a vital tool in establishing relationships with students from all regions and learning about their challenges and encounters. With such knowledge one can interact effectively with others.
Furthermore, the article offers insightful information on my topic. It is of value considering it addresses issues not always talked about. It is a representation of how modern ways anthropology can help us deal with student issues and diversity. With such knowledge one can be in position to effectively address issue of diversity. (Word Count, 243).
References
Ask, K., & Abidin, C. (2018). My life is a mess: Self-deprecating relatability and collective identities in the memification of student issues. Information, Communication & Society, 21(6), 834-850.
