Representation Theories

Question 1

Theory of representation by Stuart ____:
Representation is the idea that representation is the production of ____ through language, with language defined in its broadest sense as a system of ____. The relationship between concepts and signs is governed by _____, and that _____, as a form of representation, reduces people to a few simple _____ or traits.

Answer 1

Hall, meaning, signs, codes, stereotyping, characteristics.

Question 2

Feminist theory by Liesbet ___ _____:
This feminist idea is the gender is constructed through discourse (historical contexts), and that its construction varies according to cultural and historical context. It’s also explored how femininity is a construction that has evolved and transformed progressively throughout the media over several decades and now offers more positive constructions in the media.

Question 3

Feminist theory bell ____:

This feminist theory is the idea that feminism is a struggle to end sexist/patriarchal, oppression, and the ideology of male domination. It also relates to that of race and class as well as sex determine the extent of which individuals are exploited, discriminated against or oppressed.

Question 4

Theory of identity by David _____:
Theory of identity is the idea that the media provides us with ‘tools’ or resources that we used to construct our identities. The media tends to convey singular, straightforward messages about ideal types of male and female identities, and offers us a more diverse range of stars, icons and characters and role models from whom we may pick a mix different ideas.

Question 5

Gender performativity by Judith _____:
Gender performative Vitti is the idea that identity performatively constructed by various ‘expressions’ that manufactured through a set of acts. There is no gender identity behind the expressions of gender and performativity is not a singular act, but a representation and a ritual.