Attitude Representation:

Question 1

Representation- Stuart Hall

Answer 1

Models are all attractive, sexualised and mainly all white. Toxic received idea that if the audience cannot relate to this representation, they have no place in the gay community.

Question 2

Identity (Pick & Mix)- David Gauntlett

Answer 2

Articles are mainly on the topic of the LGBT community, however cover a variety of different topics such as politics, pop culture, music, sport etc. LGBT audiences and ‘pick and mix’ parts of their identity from attitude. They do not have to read all articles only the ones they are interested in.

Question 3

Feminism- Bell Hooks

Answer 3

Lack of female representation but this can be accepted as the target audience is gay men. Bell Hooks would suggest for men of colour may refuse to identify with the magazine as there is a lack of representation for men of colour.