True Reflection?

"The evolution of social media into a robust mechanism for social transformation is already visible. Despite many adamant critics who insist that tools like Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube are little more than faddish distractions useful only to exchange trivial information, these critics are being proven wrong time and again."

Simon Mainwaring

We see role models in television, movies, and the people we interact with in real life. However the media and "pop culture" reflect who is charge and has the most power and influence. The people we look up to in entertainment reflect the view of the people watching, but it is still a limited view. Hollywood, while becoming more diverse, still reflects Caucasian stars the most. They are the ones we see most often in magazines and in commercials.

Hollywood stars are known by adults and young people alike, but new stars are popping up. They aren't on the T.V or in magazines. They are online. Youtube has allowed people to connect with others in a way never thought possible before. Musicians, comedians, teachers and chefs no longer need to go through traditional methods to reach an audience (Labels, connections etc.).  Things like race are no longer the huge barrier they might otherwise be and content becomes what really matters.
The internet showcases a more representative look at the world we live in. Content is uploaded of viewed from countries all over the world allowing people to experience the smaller more global world we live in. Prejudices can only be changed with exposure to the truth, and the worldwide connections that the internet provide help to achieve this and many other goals.