Age: 20 mark

Question 1

Muncie (YOUTH - MEDIA)

Answer 1

Argues that youths are represented as troublesome and deviant, this is particularly shown in news coverage as well as in the general media.

Question 2

Becker (YOUTH - MEDIA)

Answer 2

This can link to youth culture and how moral panics are created through the labelling of youth in the media.

Question 3

Thornton (YOUTH - MEDIA)

Answer 3

The media is responsible for the creation of youth culture and the range of youth identities in the UK. Youths are often targeted by advertisers and are more likely to become conspicuous consumers where they try to gain status through style and designer items.

Question 4

In 2000 __% of the population was over __, yet only _% of representations on television were of that age group. (ELDERLY - MEDIA)

Answer 4

21% // 65 // 7%

Question 5

Itzin (ELDERLY - MEDIA)

Answer 5

Women feel immense pressure to fight the signs of ageing. This is known as ‘cosmeticisation’, where women are encouraged to improve their appearance. She believes men do not face the same pressures.

Question 6

Under __ cannot work at all. (YOUTH - EMPLOYMENT)

Answer 6

13s

Question 7

__ - __ year olds have no minimum wage and therefore can be paid whatever an employer sees fit. (YOUTH - EMPLOYMENT)

Answer 7

14-15

Question 8

A __ year old has a minimum wage of just under £_ per hour whereas an adult (over 21) is just over £_.__ per hour. (YOUTH - EMPLOYMENT)

Answer 8

16 // £4 // £6.50

Question 9

At _% the unemployment rate for _ - _ year olds has been rising since ___. (YOUTH - EMPLOYMENT)

Answer 9

16% // 16-24 // 2004

Question 10

Vincent (YOUTH - EMPLOYMENT)

Answer 10

Argues that young job applicants may be passed over in favour of older and more mature workers.