How do things such as media and advertising impact our understanding of how we should act or behave in a culture or group?

It changes our views. And makes us decide of a certain way to act because of what's displayed on the media.

Explanation:

It makes us change our views. It makes us want to do things to "be cool" or to be "popular"

For example, keeping up with the trends and doing things you don't necessarily agree with. Wanting a "better" appearance, and plastic surgeries...all of this is caused by the influence the media has on some people. It can be damaging too.

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