Media Representation Theorists

Question 1

Liesbet Van Zoonen - Feminist Theory

Answer 1

• as time has gone on representations of women evolved to show more positive representation in media

Question 2

Bell Hook - Feminist Theory

Answer 2

• believes that women are subjected to patriarchal oppression but WOC, disabled etc. women will experience double or triple oppression.

Question 3

Judith Butler - Gender Performatity

Answer 3

• gender is not biologically determined but rather socially determined
• believes gender is a performance

Question 4

Paul Gilroy - post colonial theory

Answer 4

• effects of colonialism still affects attitudes pf race and ethnicity in modern media
• ie. black people and immigrants are viewed as criminals

Question 5

Stuart Hall - representation theory

Answer 5

3 main approaches:
1. Reflective - what we see in media is a relfection of real life
2. intentional - representations are created through the eyes and opinions of the producers
3. Constructionist - mixture of reflective and intentional. Suggests meaning is constructed in mind of the audience

Question 6

Laura Mulvey