HSC: Society and Culture

A cross-cultural investigation into the power and influence corporate media owners and consumers have over the news media content produced throughout Australia.

An investigation into the implications of the commodification of social activism on the public’s perception of its capability to educate, persuade and transform.

An investigation into the ways in which the misrepresentation of Indigenous Australians within film media perpetuates misinformed cultural stereotypes throughout society

An investigation into the role of the media in maintaining the process of othering, with a specific focus on perceptions of Indigenous Australians and women in the workforce.

Despite perceptions of youth shallowness and apathetic political engagement, moral conservatism from government institutions has prompted a deeply engaged youth population.

Data tracking as part of a macro political agenda of social control, leading to the corruption of civil liberties and political polarisation.

An investigation into comic books’ capacity to act as a powerful conduit for change with regards to the acceptance and inclusion of the LGBTQI+ community.

An investigation into how the appropriation and misuse of indigenous art affects the inclusion of Aboriginal peoples identity and culture in Australian society.

How the shackles of the patriarchy restrict masculine expression and hinder gender inclusivity.  An investigation into the currently limited gendered terrain and a false sense of liberation.

“Politicians are increasingly utilising social media as a campaigning platform, bypassing traditional media sources and hence, threatening democratic principles.”

The misrepresentation of Afghan women in mainstream media has constructed harmful stereotypes that perpetuate exclusionary perceptions of an oppressed passive gender.

Climate change action has been paralysed by political and social denialism fuelled by ignorance, apathy and misinformation. 

An investigation into how boys and young men can be effectively socialised into feminist values as allies.

A cultural investigation of the commodification of skin complexion by the media through the use of skin bleaching and tanning products.

An investigation into the nature and effects of Western Parliamentary values that prohibit equitable access to parliamentary processes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

An investigation into how apathy and fear in combination with changes in news media and capitalistic ideals have contributed to the erosion of civil liberties within Australia and the United States.

An investigation into ethnic and cultural representation, discrimination and stereotypes in video games, and the perpetuation of these within the gaming community and industry.

Despite mateship being considered to be an Australian convention that embodies egalitarianism, mateship as a cultural position is divisive and exclusionary.

An examination into the changing notions of sexuality and constructs of homosexuality with Japanese culture. 

A study examining the state of gender relations discourse in mainstream culture, and the analysis of the current cultural conflicts arising out of feminism.

An investigation into childfree women and their perceived deviance from gender norms, which results in exclusion from all levels in society.

A cross cultural study into the implications of feminism in the 21st century.

How has Australia's trust in Government been impacted through changing forms of communication technologies an the explosion of the information age?

Changing Indigenous Australian representation in the media

An investigation into the changing nature of protesting through the rise of virtual activism.

An investigation into feminism in Australia and Kora with a cross-cultural comparison of the cultural values that either support or challenge the movement.

An investigation into new forms of masculinity in Australian politics and how patriachal structures in the government continue to subordinate women.

An investigation into the homicide of the modern feminist.

A study into the difference in the treatment of Islam in the Northern Beaches and Western Suburbs.

An investigation into the influence of communication technologies on religious belief systems.

Is news reporting a reflection of Australian society or is Australian society a reflection of the news?

"From the beginning of the 20th century, transnational and international tensions and threats have escalated to such degrees that it has forced nations and societies to redefine what a 'crisis' is"