As I said in my original analysis: I'm interested in analyzing the discourse between A and S in terms of sexuality, gender, the relationship than women have with men in general as a society/culture, the limit of "individualism" a woman can achieve in relation to media ideals (make-up, models, looking thin, etc.) and how this continues from real life to the internet via chatrooms and social networking.
More specifically, I will answer these questions:Why does A feel the way she does about men in relation to the internet? What impact has culture had on her ideas about power (between men/women) on the internet and in real life? Or, how has culture affected A's ability to feel empowered in social situations? Based on her stories, does A really like the internet? When does A lose or gain power in this transcript and why? What morals does A have on the internet that may be different in person?
I will use A's pronoun usage as part of the discussion about power - her inability or unwillingness to take responsibility for doing something "bad", but complete willingness to point fingers at those who are doing similar things (her younger sister or the pastor's son). A tends to dominate the conversation with S, but on the internet she presents herself as having been more timid - her constant reference to danger and fear, etc. What does this prove about the power of gender on the internet and in life?
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