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representation Flashcards

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how representations reflect the social, historical and cultural contexts in which they were produced — consider how media language is used to construct representations

what does the sweeney clearly reflect?

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the values and beliefs of 1970s society in terms of the representations constructed

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how representations reflect the social, historical and cultural contexts in which they were produced — consider how media language is used to construct representations

what does the police that are white heterosexual men reflecting?

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the police force at the time, as are the criminals

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how representations reflect the social, historical and cultural contexts in which they were produced — consider how media language is used to construct representations

who are also men expect from the police men

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Those in positions of authority wielding power and influence

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how representations reflect the social, historical and cultural contexts in which they were produced — consider how media language is used to construct representations

who are given little screen time?

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women

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how representations reflect the social, historical and cultural contexts in which they were produced — representation of masculinity

who is the main character?

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Regan

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how representations reflect the social, historical and cultural contexts in which they were produced — representation of masculinity

how is the main character introduced in the scene after the titles?

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we are introduced to him in the scene after the titles where, interestingly, he is dressed in Jenny’s flowered dressing gown, looking at himself in the mirror

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how representations reflect the social, historical and cultural contexts in which they were produced — representation of masculinity

what does the main character’s attire suggest?

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that he does not live with Jenny and had not planned to spend the night there, suggesting more relaxed morals

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how representations reflect the social, historical and cultural contexts in which they were produced — representation of masculinity

what does the main character’s usual clothing suggest?

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his rank

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how representations reflect the social, historical and cultural contexts in which they were produced — representation of masculinity

what does the main character’s attire being little shabby connote?

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his lack of care about his appearance, a stereotype of men of the time

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how representations reflect the social, historical and cultural contexts in which they were produced — representation of masculinity

how is the main character tough and powerful?

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he is unafraid to use violence when needed

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how representations reflect the social, historical and cultural contexts in which they were produced — representation of masculinity

what is regan’s dialogue of his persona being reinforced?

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‘We’re The Sweeney son and we haven’t had any dinner, you’ve kept us waiting. So unless you want a kicking, you tell us where those photographs are’ which preempts the chase scene.

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how representations reflect the social, historical and cultural contexts in which they were produced — representation of masculinity

what is regan not afraid to stand up to?

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authority

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how representations reflect the social, historical and cultural contexts in which they were produced — representation of masculinity

what does regan frequently do?

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the rules whilst not being actually corrupt

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how representations reflect the social, historical and cultural contexts in which they were produced — representation of masculinity

what does Haskins say to Regan?

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‘Everything seems to mould itself around Jack
Regan’s convenience’

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how representations reflect the social, historical and cultural contexts in which they were produced — representation of masculinity

what does carter being regan’s side kick/partner establish?

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a ‘buddy’ scenario whereby he covers for Regan

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how representations reflect the social, historical and cultural contexts in which they were produced — representation of masculinity

why does regan rely on carter and his local knowledge?

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to solve crimes

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how representations reflect the social, historical and cultural contexts in which they were produced — representation of masculinity

how does carter often lighten the mood with?

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humour

18
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how representations reflect the social, historical and cultural contexts in which they were produced — representation of masculinity

how is carter generally represented as?

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a more stable character

19
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how representations reflect the social, historical and cultural contexts in which they were produced — representation of masculinity

however, what does carter engage in?

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violence

20
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how representations reflect the social, historical and cultural contexts in which they were produced — representation of masculinity

what does carter do along with regan?

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always solves the crime and catches the criminal

21
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how representations reflect the social, historical and cultural contexts in which they were produced — representation of masculinity

what does the members of the gang and their leader Kemble demonstrate?

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stereotypical characteristics of villains recognisable across examples of this genre in film and television

22
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how representations reflect the social, historical and cultural contexts in which they were produced — representation of masculinity

how are the members of the gang and their leader, kemble representation constructed through?

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visual codes including their clothing, language and iconography

23
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how representations reflect the social, historical and cultural contexts in which they were produced — representation of masculinity

what is one example of the villans visual codes?

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their access to weapons and their involvement in organised crime

24
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how representations reflect the social, historical and cultural contexts in which they were produced — representation of women

what did the representation of women reflect the time of the programme?

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was made when women did not hold high ranks in the police force which was very male dominated

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how representations reflect the social, historical and cultural contexts in which they were produced — representation of women

what was the only time a female police officer is seen?

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is in a caring role when she arrives to protect Jenny after she has been threatened

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how representations reflect the social, historical and cultural contexts in which they were produced — representation of women

what is jenny very much represented as?

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the victim

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how representations reflect the social, historical and cultural contexts in which they were produced — representation of women

where is jenny in the early scene?

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scene we hear rather than see her as she is under a duvet

28
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how representations reflect the social, historical and cultural contexts in which they were produced — representation of women

what does jenny needs as she is threatened by members of the gang?

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needs the protection of Regan

29
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how representations reflect the social, historical and cultural contexts in which they were produced — representation of women

what is jenny’s relationship with regan like?

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unclear and does not warrant time in the narrative

30
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how representations reflect the social, historical and cultural contexts in which they were produced — representation of women

how is jenny subservient to regan in the final scene?

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as she is on the floor and he is on the chair in a protective role

31
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how representations reflect the social, historical and cultural contexts in which they were produced — representation of women

what is edi the only other women with?

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dialogue

32
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how representations reflect the social, historical and cultural contexts in which they were produced — representation of women

how is edi different from jenny?

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while she is feistier than Jenny and more street wise

33
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how representations reflect the social, historical and cultural contexts in which they were produced — representation of women

what is edi portrayed as?

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long-suffering

34
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how representations reflect the social, historical and cultural contexts in which they were produced — representation of women

what does edi not know about her husband?

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does not know where her husband is or that he has returned to a life of crime

35
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how representations reflect the social, historical and cultural contexts in which they were produced — representation of women

what does edi seem to appear to have to regan?

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a grudging respect

comp 2 media studies: the Sweeney crime drama (6 decks)

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