Being betrayed Quote by Adrienne Rich
“Young people know they are being betrayed by he mass electronic media. It caricatures them, caricatures others. It is not really about them though it targets them as consumers.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Politics of Media, 1978
Youth are targeted by mass media, which distorts them and others, using them as consumers rather than addressing their real concerns.
In simple terms: Media manipulates youth for profit.
Demand authentic representation.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- media literacy programs
- youth activism
- advertising regulation
- content creation
- public policy
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can youth resist media distortion?
- What alternatives offer genuine representation?
Commercial interests may override ethical duties.