Throughout media, bias and stereotypes are hidden and disguised, but they still affect our perceptions of society. We learned a lot from this unit, how to look for the real purpose of bias, why people use bias, and how to avoid it. But something we should take note of is that no matter what, bias in media can alter perspectives and influence an individual’s opinions. That’s not always a bad thing though, because sometimes it’s necessary for us to change our mindset in order to move forward as a society. How necessary is bias then if it helps us move forward as a society? Read about it in my reflection of our bias in media summative: