Sociological Analysis of “Nosedive: Black Mirror” by Brooker
This paper analyzes the Black Mirror episode “Nosedive” from a sociological perspective, focusing on the impact of social media on social status, self-identity, and societal structure. The episode explores the consequences of living in a world where personal worth is determined by a social rating system. Through a detailed analysis of Lacie’s journey, themes such as hyperreality, self-presentation, and the role of elites in shaping social norms are examined. The episode raises critical questions about the dangers of social media’s influence on individual lives.
References
McSweeney, T., & Joy, S. (Eds.). (2019). Through the Black Mirror. UK: Palgrave Macmillan.
Yazdizadeh, A. (2019). In and out of the Black Mirror; an ideological investigation into ‘Nosedive’. A Journal of Historical & Cultural Studies, 25(1), 16-28.
Reference
StudyCorgi. (2025, January 6). Sociological Analysis of “Nosedive: Black Mirror” by Brooker. https://studycorgi.video/sociological-analysis-of-nosedive-black-mirror-by-brooker/