Wednesday, March 5, 2008

Conclusion of Jenkins' CC

"Consumers will be more powerful within convergence culture-but only if they recognize and use that power as both consumers and citizens, as full participants in our culture."

This quote comes from the end if the book and Jenkins is telling everyone what they need to do in order to have a successful we have to be willing participants and active citizens. Participation becomes an important political right. The more everyone participates in convergence culture, the more diverse the culture will be.
He also uses the example of children and the media. Often times parents only focus on the negative side of the media and technology and may limit their child's intake of it. Jenkins feel that parents should encourage a meaningful relationship between their children and the media. Parents should teach their children that they can be cultural producers and not just consumers. I agree with Jenkins idea that parents need media education. I feel that parents should do their research on the many facets of the media and determine how this new type of culture can work for them.
The bottom line is, convergence culture is not going anywhere anytime soon. We have the power to collectively shape our society the way we want it. It is up to us make sure that this society work in favor of us .

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