Representation Falshcards

Question 1

Representation

Answer 1

is how people or groups are shown in media and society.

Question 2

Ideology (General Defination)

Answer 2

Is a group of ideas and beliefs that influence how people think and act.

Question 3

Ideology (Media Context

Answer 3

Is the ideas and beliefs that affect how stories are made and how people are shown.

Question 4

Hegemony

Answer 4

Is when one group has more power and influences others to accept its ideas as normal.

Question 5

Discourse

Answer 5

is how people talk or write about a topic. It includes the words and ideas used to discuss that topic.

Question 6

Explicit

Answer 6

Means something that is clear and easy to understand, with no hidden meanings.

Question 7

Implicit

Answer 7

Means something that is suggested or understood without being directly stated.

Question 8

Giddens (1991) - identity

Answer 8

Is identity of how people see themselves and connect with the world. It changes based on choices and experiences.

Question 9

Stuart Hall (1997) Representation Theory

Answer 9

says that media shapes how we understand the world. It shows that how we represent people and ideas can influence our thoughts about them.

Question 10

signifier

Answer 10

Is a word, image, or symbol that represents or stands for an idea or concept.

Question 11

Media Literacy

Answer 11

Is knowing how to read, understand, and create media like videos, articles, and ads.

Question 12

Representation of Self

Answer 12

Is how a person shows their identity and beliefs through their words, actions, and choices in different situations.

Question 13

Censorship

Answer 13

Is blocking or removing information that is considered inappropriate or harmful.

Question 14

Narrative

Answer 14

Is the way a story is told, including the sequence of events and the perspective used to present it.

Question 15

Intersectionality

Answer 15

Is the idea that different parts of a person’s identity, like race and gender, work together to shape their experiences.