Representations Of Age Flashcards
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Bachelor theory on teenagers
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- teen dramas sensitive in addressing teen issues
-focus on issues of heterosexual teen girls - not showing teens as diverse group
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Wayne et al view on teens
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- media criminalise teens
- associated with crime and violence - rarely allowed opinion (1% of all news showed teens opinions)
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2 Children media stereotypes
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Little Devils - e.g. home alone - humorous
Little angels - downplays there individuality and problem they cause
5
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How are the elderly represented
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Under represented , when they are it fits a stereotype
6
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Williams and Yianne theory on elderly
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121 magazines looked at - common portrayal - golden agers - active , lively
7
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How are the elderly treated on news shows
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Women - exiled to radio (no longer fit male gaze)
Men - paired with a younger woman on TV
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