06 Representations of Ethnicity Flashcards
Name the four ethnic stereotypes.
- Exotic
- Dangerous
- Humorous
- Pitied
Name three case studies we have covered which represent ethnicity.
Representations of Ethnicity: -Marvel x Netflix: Luke Cage -Two page magazine fashion spread. Representations of Women: -Hidden Figures
In the Luke Cage advert what was the key stereotype?
This media text supports the dangerous stereotype as it shows Luke Cage, an African American man, being violent towards society and other people.
In the fashion magazine spread what was the key stereotype?
This media text supports the exotic stereotype as it shows a male and a female portraying a Japanese culture.
On the poster for Hidden Figures what was the key stereotype?
This media text seems to challenge all stereotypes of women as it shows women as strong, intelligent and independent.
Which media text supports the dangerous stereotype?
Luke Cage
Which media text supports the exotic stereotype?
Two page fashion magazine spread.
Which media text challenges all stereotypes?
Hidden Figures.
Does the advert for Luke Cage support or challenge collonialism?
This representation can be assumed to support collonialism due to Luke Cage fighting for control.
Does the two page fashion magazine spread support or challenge collonialism?
Whether this text supports or challenges collonialism is unclear due to the text being so basic.
Does the Hidden Figures poster support or challenge collonialism?
I guess this text supports collonialism due to the women being of the African American race and doing a very important project.
What theory fits the text ‘Luke Cage’?
Reception Theory
What theory fits the two page fashion magazine spread?
Reception Theory.
What theory fits the Hidden Figures movie poster?
Reception Theory.
What is collonialism?
The policy or practice of acquiring full or partial political control over another country, occupying it with settlers, and exploiting it economically.
