Age Quote by Susan J. Douglas
“We need to make fun of and ridicule the media images that seek to keep us down, divide us against each other by age, class, and race, and insist that we spend so much psychic energy on our faces, clothes and bodies that nothing is left for ideas, social change, or politics.”
About This Quote
Source Book: "The Rise of the New Media Elite", 2020
Critiques how media focuses on superficial attributes, draining energy from substantive discourse and social progress, urging a shift toward ideas over appearance.
In simple terms: Media distracts from ideas by focusing on looks.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize ideas over superficialities.
Themes
media criticism
social critique
identity politics
Mood
critical
reflective
Type
analytical
political
When to use this quote
- social media campaigns
- public debates
- educational curricula
Key Concepts
cultural analysis
psychology of appearance
political engagement
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we redirect attention to ideas?
- What strategies reduce focus on appearance?
A Different Perspective
Changing media habits is challenging.
