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Critically analyse memes resulting from the UC Davis protests in 2011. The memes to be analysed are 1. The Declaration of Independence Meme 2. The raising of the flag at Iwo Jima Meme 3. Rosa Parks
(Montgomery Bus Boycott) Meme. The memes revolve around the UC Davis pepper spray incident with respect to ‘Casually pepper spray everything cop’. The memes are readily available on the internet.
Examine both the content of the image/s and the social nature of their production, circulation, and consumption. Employ the following conceptual or theoretical ideas: * Representation (including
semiotic analysis of cultural texts and the social process of representation). * Encoding/Decoding.