Representation of people in Media

Who is being represented here?

• weak, feminine woman
• strong female
• Masculine male
• emasculated male

Representation is how media texts deal with and present...

• women and ethnic people
• age and national/regional identity
• gender, age, ethnicity, national/regional identity, and social issues
• social issues

Which is not a characteristic of the stereotypical old person

• Grumpy
• independant
• enjoying a second childhood
• burden on family

Which 2 of the following is the correct definition of a target audience

• People who will use the product

• People who will create the presentation

• People who the product is aimed for

• People who holds a target

• People who are making the product

What is representation?

• The way in which people, events and ideas are presented to the audience.

• The way in which films, tv shows and thoughts are presented to the audience.

• The way we look in front of people

• The way media allows us to think

A stereotype is a generalisation about a person based on

• Name

• Gender

• The car they drive

• The breakfast they had

What meaning does the Lara Croft poster generate for teenage girls?

• Girls need to fight to get what they want

• Girls can be strong, independent and can adventure

• Girls need to learn how to fight

• Girls have a better understanding than boys on the threats in life

What 2 effects would Disney heroes have on teenage boys?

• You have to be rich, famous and good looking to get the princess

• It doesn't matter about looks, its the personality that counts

• Most young teenage boys will want to be a prince by watching these films

• Be rich and famous, if you are not, there is no hope in life!

Which is an example of a gender stereotype?

• Saying a girl likes pink and a boy likes blue

• Saying everyone is equal

• Calling a boy and girl nice

• Calling a boy and girl mean

Which is an example of a gender stereotype?

• Saying that women like to cook and clean and men like to play sports and get dirty

• Saying that both girls and boys are mean and nice