Television as a Ritual

After extensive research on the topic of television as apart of everyday life, i decided to tackle the issue with the idea of television as a ritual that creates routine and structure. When i say ritual i'm talking about subconscious guidelines in which people follow by have no idea why they follow certain rules and regulations. Television has the resource to create an identity this can be accomplished through television viewing. I would like to give the example of the evening and morning news to prove this point of television as a ritual. After a long day's work, individuals instinctively turn on the evening news and this symbolic order allows for the individual to feel relax, as this idea of "switching on" the television can symbolizes relaxation and leisure time. The same can be said for the morning news. Many people while eating breakfast will watch the the morning news in order to gather information about traffic, weather, sports highlight, etc. At 7:10 when sports highlights are viewed this may act as a reminder for the individual to feed the dog, wash the dishes, take out the trash, etc. Television creates a symbolic order, in which people unknowingly follow. This is the basis for creating routine and structure in the lives of people. Even though television is being viewed on different media platforms, television is still apart of everyday life. Mobile TV content is quickly becoming a favourite among commuters and travelers. In a big city like Toronto, many people use public transportation like buses, subways, or go trains. Smart-Phone technology has allowed for individuals to take television on the go as people will will use mobile TV content as a way to kill time or entertain themselves while they wait for their desired destination to arrive. This is the basis for John Kelly's assumption that mobile phones allow for personal connectivity as the individual is connected "anytime, anywhere". Television has become more personalized and has shifted away from a group experience to more of an individual experience.