Monday, 12 September 2016

Key terms and case studies

STEREOTYPES AND REPRESENTATION



Stereotype : a widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing.

Representation :  the description or portrayal of  a specific group in a particular way.

   e.g "the representation of women in newspapers"


Groups that can be represented in the media include  those defined by   gender, race, sexuality , age , class, nationality and appearance.



Gender: women in music video 1


Robin Thicke  ( + Pharrell)   Blurred Lines  LINK


Katy Perry        California Gurlz   LINK


Meghon Trainer    Dear Future Husband   LINK


Lily Allen   Hard out here    LINK



Beyonce










AUDIENCES