Similarities Between Trauma Theory And Cultivation Theory

Introduction In the content of this second Theoretical Application, an analysis will be done on two theoretical pieces of literature and one applied piece. The two theoretical readings are “Trauma Theory” and “Cultivation Theory.” The applied reading is titled “Postcolonialism and Narrative.” There will be a comparison of the similarities and the common ideas between the three pieces, as well as an example the phenomenon, discussed in the context of everyday life. The real life example will bring all of the readings together in way that helps better explain the deeper meaning of the readings. The first theoretical reading will be outlined in the following section.
“Trauma Theory”
The reading on “Trauma Theory” is an excerpt from the Encyclopedia of Narrative Theory. The reading gives an in-depth perspective on a common phenomenon that does not receive appropriate acknowledgement in terms of public discussion. Trauma is defined in the reading as a “wound” but trauma theory on the …show more content…
Wood provides that “Cultivation theory claims that television cultivates, or promotes, a view of social reality that is inaccurate, but the viewers nonetheless assume reflects real life” (Wood, pg. 291). Wood presents her perspective, while presenting facts concerning cultivation theory, and a common understanding of what cultivation theory is and what it suggests, is established. The idea that television is accessible and persuasive is discussed, and Wood closes with a summary, in the summary she states that “For cultivation theory, violence and beliefs about the perilous character of the world are key concerns” (Wood, pg. 306). This is excellent point that she offers, and one idea behind the origin of these unanimous beliefs can be expressed through postcolonialism, which is described in this next