Social Media on the London Riots

• How far were the responses of the rioters themselves given space in the media?

• Given the general framing of young people as they key participants in the events, how much space was given to young peoples' voices - and what sorts of young people were given space t respond in the media debates?

• To what extent did social media challenge or confirm representations of youth identity in the mass media during the time of the London riots?
• Discuss positive and negative
• Use examples and theory to illustrate your argument