hi, sorry for dipping for ages if anyone cares. finally made a video essay i am okayishly satisfied with. i explore how platforms, class divides, and our complex cultural identity play a role in visual choices, consumerism and 'cores.
also a lot about westernisation and modernisation. how cultural exchange is not a one way street. and is all of this a good or bad thing. i'd love to hear your thoughts, so make sure to comment if you liked (or didn't like) the video
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Sources:
• Bhattacharya, P. (2018). Regional Influences in Indian Aesthetics: Art and Architecture. Oxford University Press.
• Desai, R. (2022). “Bollywood’s Influence on India’s Cultural Aesthetics.” Journal of Indian Popular Culture, 12(4), 201-219.
• Global Wellness Institute. (2020). Global Wellness Economy Report.
• INCA India. (2022). Social Media Influence and Aesthetic Pressure: A Study on Indian Content Creators.
• Kavakci, E., & Kraeplin, C. (2017). “Social Media’s Influence on Aesthetic Standards.” New Media & Society, 19(1), 37-50.
• National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER). (2021). Middle-Class Aspirations and Consumer Choices in Urban India.
• Pew Research Center. (2021). Attitudes Toward Western Culture in India.
• Royal Society of Public Health. (2018). Status of Aesthetic Standards and Social Media Influence.
• Statista. (2023). Social Media Demographics in India.
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