representation theories Flashcards
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Feminist Theory - Liesbet Van Zoonen
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Femininity is a construct that evolves and varies within media due to historical context
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Theory of Representation - Stuart Hall
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Representation is a process by which meaning is produced and exchanged between members of a culture through signs
eg. images, language, stereotypes
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Feminist Theory - bell hooks
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The idea that feminism is a struggle to end sexism and patriarchal oppression
An intersectional approach must be taken to end inequality. eg race, class
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Theory of Identity - David Gauntlett
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Media acts as a tool that we use for the construction of our identities and role in society.
