huck-Representation Flashcards
Front Cover-Female Fighter Representation
Unconventional → Military-style outfit, serious expression
Involved in conflict → Breaks traditional feminine stereotypes
Contrast to other media → Women are often sexualized, feminine
Front Cover-Visual Choices
Long shot, wide angle → Isolated, lonely feeling
No makeup, hair styling → Natural, realistic
Front Cover-Pull Quote
‘We live in a world where women are dominated by men. We are here to take control of our own future.’
Addresses patriarchy → Women fighting for power
Ties to strapline → The Defiance Issue → Rebellion, challenge, strength
Front Cover-Ethnicity & Stereotypes
Middle Eastern representation → Linked to violence, war, and conflict
Conforms to dominant Western views
G-Star Raw Advert
Androgynous Representation
Mix of male & female styles → Not about gender identity, just appearance
Both models styled similarly → Jeans, jackets, neutral body language
Challenges ‘binary’ gender norms
Ocalan’s Angels Article-Visual Representation
Women in military outfits, with weapons → Powerful, strong, aggressive
Title: ‘Angels’ → Feminine, good, positive portrayal
Ocalan’s Angels Article-Quotes from Fighters
‘At first, it was difficult, but then I got used to the idea.’
Represents them as violent, aggressive, willing to kill
Ocalan’s Angels Article-Fighting Patriarchy
Challenging gender norms → Told war is ‘no girl’s business’ but they fight back
Represents both positives & negatives → Fighting for women’s rights but also dangers of war
Ocalan’s Angels Article-Balanced Representation
Not pushing one viewpoint → Neutral tone, invites reader interpretation
Challenges stereotypes of Middle Eastern women as submissive
Huck’s Target Audience
Liberal, left-wing, global-minded millennials
Alternative perspectives appeal to them
