Effects of the media

Question 1

Media places strong pressures on individuals to __________

Answer 1

look or behave like others, which is harmful to physical and emotional health

Question 2

How can media positively effect health?

Answer 2

Media can influence individuals to make minor changes that make them feel better about themselves/have positive impact on wellbeing, e.g. changing hair colour/style, buying new clothes, starting a fitness regime

Question 3

How can media make individuals feel inadequate and unhappy with themselves?

Answer 3

Images that are inappropriate or unachievable for most people are portrayed as normal

Question 4

Is enough being done to portray minorities accurately and fairly on television/in media?

Answer 4

There has been some improvement, but minorities are still not fully represented in Australian media and are often stereotyped

Question 5

A truly diverse media allows for the voice of minorities (Indigenous people, seniors, cultural groups, etc.) and all Australians __________

Answer 5

to be heard and accurately depicted.