Representation of PB AND TB

Question 1

Introduction points

Answer 1

• tv is defined by reps of race gender class
  -power dynamics through narrative, character develop, visual codes
  -reps play crucial role in shaping perceptions about reality and challenging ideologies
• reps of women and masculinity show how tv shapes norms around gender, power and identity

Question 2

Peaky Blinders rep of women 1

Answer 2

-filtered through patriarchal/gendered lenses, some subversion
- Grace sexual object, diegetic dialogue, visual framing at pub, male dom environment
-objectified harry “too pretty” source of desire
- long shot bright green fit contrast, distinctiveness and engine
-agency shown thru determination to get job
-duality reps tension between trad and mod - foreshadows powerful role

Question 3

Peaky blinders rep of women 2

Answer 3

-Polly Gray complex matriarch blend of trad and post fem
-ww1 men
- challenges stereo of merely passive caregivers
-low angle shot and physical actions- slap john
- androgynous rep also in contemp media
- combining trad fem (care empathy) with ( assertiveness and toughness)

Question 4

Peaky Blinders rep of Masculinity

Answer 4

-Tommy working class gangster
- sharp suits, flat cap dominant and aggressive through violence
-blend of toughness and vulnerability - pstd “tough guy persona”
- broader exploration of masculinity
-challenges glorifications of violence adding nuance, emotionally conflicted antiheros

Question 5

The Bridge challenging gender roles

Answer 5

-saga, emotionally detached, rational, progressive fem, not defined by physical appearance or emotional vulnerability
- androgynous clothing, minimal makeup, unemotional demeanour
-Hooks need for inclusivity, male dom field dismantle oppressive structures and reimagining role of women in power.
-portrayed as equal to men subvert idea of nurturers of emotionally driven

Question 6

Bridge challenge gender roles -2

Answer 6

-intersectionality race class gender
- not so much race
-women in positions of authority sage and lillian challenge norms
-sagas control over Anker case reinforces feminist empowerment + hooks call for “ all women to be recognised as equal in all spheres of life”