On the Media: Migration Memes.

PHYSICAL: For a little bit of time now, there have been people creating pretty racy memes in regards to refugees, ISIS, and former ISIS members. The memes make fun of Syria, and the issue involved with the country almost as if it is a joke. Now with theses memes out it starting to strike fear into people and keeping them on their toes, almost making it seem as if anybody that looks like these people is a terrorist and threat.


PSYCHOLOGICAL: People in Europe, and people period are already afraid of terrorists as it is so having a feeling of uncertainty is only adding to the madness. There are also pictures included that show these particular people in their fighting apparel and showing the same people in normal clothing almost looking like your average refugee. I'm not to sure why this is being seen as a joke or being taken lightly but lives are at stake, and the well being of many.


SOCIAL: People are fleeing by the thousands because of what is going on in their home land in look of safety and comfort. However, the issue is will their be enough living space and means for these people and if they are really refugees or terrorists in disguise.


CULTURAL: Other countries are kind of at a stalemate at the moment because they are not sure if it is the right thing to do, or if it can be potentially detrimental to the safety and well being of their people. A lot of European countries already have struggles of their own daily and as whole, so something like this can actually make matters worse, which is why I think the countries want to help but still have that little itch telling them it could be a risk.


TEMPORAL: The story has been around for about a month now on the news and social media, and now the rise of memes for the past few weeks on almost every social media sight.


I can definitely understand why people would be on edge in this situation, because if you only pay attention to the media, it would cause to think that your country could be victim to an attack. It is scary when you come across a picture of someone who was in a terrorist type uniform, and then you also see that same person looking like a refugee. As I stated earlier it would be hard to decide whether you are taking a risk or making an ethically good decision. Secondly, I feel like an issue like this shouldn't be turned into a humorous meme because people are actually suffering and its just not right make that into something that isn't taken serious.