Age And Social Class

Question 1

What is meant by cultural hegemony?

Answer 1

Acceptance of ruling class interests

Question 2

How do the media represent the monarchy?

Answer 2

Presented in a positive way. Rarely show any criticisms. When Queen died it was published everywhere. However Megan and Harry’s new series shows the ‘truth’ of royal family

Question 3

How does the media represent the upper class and wealth?

Answer 3

Neo Marxists celebrates hierarchy and wealth. Rare to see upper class in a critical light

Question 4

What are the media representations of the middle class?

Answer 4

-The middle class are overrepresented on TV
-Many British newspapers and magazines are aimed
-The media are anxious about the decline of moral standards
-The middle class dominate positions of authority in the media

Question 5

What are the stereotypes of childhood in the media?

Answer 5

-As victims of horrendous crimes
-As cute
-As little devils
-As brilliant
-As brave little angels
-As accessories
-As modern

Question 6

How are the youth presented in the media?

Answer 6

Portrayed as a social problem. They are constructed as folk devils which causes a moral panic

Question 7

What are functionalists view of youth?

Answer 7

They are subjected to peer pressure and encouraged to indulge in deviant behaviour.

Question 8

What are pluralists view of the youth?

Answer 8

They reflect social reality, young people commit more crime than any other social group