Age: 20 mark MUST KNOW Flashcards

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Muncie (YOUTH - MEDIA)

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

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Becker (YOUTH - MEDIA)

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

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

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21% // 65 // 7%

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Itzin (ELDERLY - MEDIA)

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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.

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

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14-15

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Vincent (YOUTH - EMPLOYMENT)

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

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