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Perception is Everything:
1. Perception is
Everything:
the hunt for acceptance &
a strong self-image.
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By: Jaclyn Sucharda
2. We are living in a distracted world...1
...but we never lose focus on ourselves.
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3. 88% of millennials have a Facebook account.3
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Millennials are willing to sacrifice online privacy for the
creation of their ideal self-image & social acceptance.1/2
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“Each of us is in our own bubble,
furiously connected to
keyboards and touch screens.” 4
- Sherry Turkle
1 in 4 teens are constantly online.2
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“Conditioned to project only our best, albeit unrealistic,
selves on our social media profiles as a modern way of
virtually keeping up with the Joneses.” 6
- Kelsey Sunstrum
Constant connectivity encourages social comparison.5
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“Curating the exhibition of
the self has become a
24/7 occupation.” 2
- Stephen Marche
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“I share, therefore, I am.”7
- Sherry Turkle
Constantly checking social
media and being online
influences what we do
and effects our
personality. 8
8. What we do…
Our food reflects power, class &
ethnic status while having the
potential to make us look
adventurous, trendy or healthy.2/9
Foodstagramming
is a form identity work.2
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taking-a-photo-of-her-food-with-iphone/
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To display a perceived level
of happiness and love, we
“Facebook together”
by posting couplies.10
What we do…
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We develop our personal campaigns and strive to
brand ourselves as public experts.11
Our goal is to develop a fan base or a
network who support our image.11
11. Because a good
reputation matters
and can have major
advantages.11
“As students' use of social media is growing, there's a whole
variety of ways that college admissions officers can use it.” 12
- Beth A. Wiser
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We enjoy giving…
…and the benefits
that come along
with it.13
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“When we make a decision, especially good ones – like a contribution
to a cause – we want our friends and family, and our entire social
media network to know about it.”13
– Kadi McDonald
14. We share pages
and adjust our
personal settings to
show support.
60% of
consumers value
buying from socially
responsible
companies.14
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Gamification &
Social Good
Companies are
purposely using
gaming such as raffles
to connect and
engage millennials
online.13
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But is our self-image
gaining more than we
are giving?
“It matters
what others
think.”13
- Sydneyeve Matrix
17. 64% who have liked
are more inclined to
show their support in
other ways…
…yet only 1 in 4
act.13
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18. We are NOT “slacking” if we are
building awareness.13
In a world of constant distraction, overexposure is necessary to
encourage motivation. We are building our civic identity, but every
“click” or every “like” is another reminder.13
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man-browsing-on-his-phone-while-packing/
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A new 1st step on the engagement ladder.13
“Social media, smart phones, and
tablets have since ushered in an era of
crowdfunding and micro-philanthropy,
that are revolutionizing how people
can make social impact.”15
- Harrison Robert
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20. “They keep our concerns and our objectives part of the conversation. And
they help us make sure that the world’s most vulnerable children and their
families are not forgotten.”16
- Caryl M. Stern
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Clicks are important, they keep us talking.
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Our constant online connection to a virtual reality has created an
obsession with self-image, which just might be the driving force
behind a change in philanthropy.15
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Works Cited
(1) Matrix, Sidneyeve. "Module 01: Digital Literacies". 2016. Presentation.
(2) Matrix, Sidneyeve. "Module 02: Online Friendship". 2016. Presentation.
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June 2016.
(4) Turkle, Sherry. "The Flight From Conversation". The New York Times. N.p.,
2012. Web. 10 May 2016.
(5) Konnikova, Maria. "How Facebook Makes Us Unhappy". The New Yorker. N.p.,
2013. Web. 10 May 2016.
(6) Sunstrum, Kelsey. "How Social Media Affects Our Self-Perception | World Of
Psychology". World of Psychology. N.p., 2014. Web. 1 June 2016.
(7) Turkle, Sherry. "The Documented Life". The New York Times. N.p., 2012. Web.
10 May 2016.
(8) Thomas, Carolyn. "Dr. Sherry Turkle: "I Share, Therefore I Am“”. The Ethical
Nag. N.p., 2012. Web. 2 June 2016.
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Works Cited
(9) Boston, Michelle. "Foodstagram > News > USC Dornsife". Dornsife.usc.edu.
N.p., 2014. Web. 2 June 2016.
(10) Tirosh, Udi. "Study Shows: Posting Photos With Significant Other On Social
Media Increases Chances Of Not Breaking Up - DIY Photography". DIY
Photography. N.p., 2015. Web. 1 June 2016.
(11) Clark, Dorie. "It’s Not A Job Search, It’S A Permanent Campaign". Harvard
Business Review. N.p., 2012. Web. 30 May 2016.
(12) Singer, Natasha. "They Loved Your G.P.A. Then They Saw Your Tweets". The
New York Times. N.p., 2016. Web. 30 May 2016.
(13) Matrix, Sidneyeve. “Module 04: Social Good”. 2016. Presentation.
(14) Schwartz, Ariel. "Consumers Care About Buying From Socially Responsible
Brands Now More Than Ever". Co.Exist. N.p., 2013. Web. 31 May 2016.
(15) Harrison, Robert. "Five Things We Learned In 2015 About The Future Of
Philanthropy". Quartz. N.p., 2016. Web. 3 June 2016.
(16) M. Stern, Caryl. "In Praise Of Clicktivism". The Huffington Post. N.p., 2015.
Web. 30 May 2016.