media theories representation Flashcards
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stuart hall
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representation theory- media constructs meaning through signs and symbols- audience decode these meanings
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tessa perkins
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stereotypes- not all of them are negative- used to help audiences understand a character
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earp and katz
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violent masculinity- media representations often glorify violent masculinity rienfocring traditional male stereotypes
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raewyn connell
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hegemonic masculinity- media reinforces the dominance traditional male roles and values, known as hegemonic masculinity
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laura mulvey
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male gaze- woman presented through a heterosexual males perspective - woman are objectified
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richard dyer
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star theory- celebrities are used to attract audiences
