Viewing Snapchat Filters Through a Sociological Lens

Authors

Mymy NguyenFollow

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Class Name

T SOC 165 Introduction to Sociology: Developing the Sociological Imagination

Instructor

Natalie Jolly

Abstract/Description

This project focuses on the sociological analysis of Snapchat filters. As the popularity of the Snapchat app rises, so do the social effects of its filters. These filters may seem harmless and fun, but the underlying messages reinforce Western beauty standards and recreate many different stereotypes.

Date

Fall 12-4-2017

Keywords

Snapchat, filters, beauty standards, stereotypes, sociology, popular culture, gender

Disciplines

Gender and Sexuality | Race and Ethnicity | Sociology of Culture

Recommended Citation

Nguyen, Mymy, "Viewing Snapchat Filters Through a Sociological Lens" (2017). Sociology Student Work Collection. 14.
https://digitalcommons.tacoma.uw.edu/gender_studies/14