Ferguson Protest around the world

Protestors around the world are showing their reactions to the grand jury's decision not to indict officer Darren Wilson for the death of Michael Brown in Ferguson. Protestors in London took to the street to voice their disapprovals and to also deal with the same issue of fellow black citizens plight with law enforcement. click here to see London's protest Then there is this article about an Portland teen who has struggled with fear of police brutality. He feared that he might end up as Michael Brown. But with tears streaming down his face while being hugged by an officer, you can see the genuine look of relief and comfort. click here: https://news.yahoo.com/portlands-ferguson-protest-boy-hugs-officer-174417767.html

Media influence on childhood socialization

Social media has certainly played a great role in engaging young adults within the political arena.  Today young people are using this medium as a way to address issues they are concerned about and joining discussions to give their view points.  The first article showed how children involvement from an early age goes with them and they stay involved in political elections, campaign and issues.  This also showed that young adults are socializing with peers within their same line of thought, just the same as older voters have done in the past.  Social Media has influenced many people, but young adults are not aware of biased or false news.  It does show, though, that young people are using social media for both political and civic activities.




http://www.huffingtonpost.com/alecia-decoudreaux/youth-politics-online-media-_b_1628348.html