TBI Representation Flashcards
How is the Grayson Perry article a complex representation?
Wears dress, heels, makeup and a wig
Describes himself as a “transvestite”
Still identifies as a male
Was a part of the army cadets with an interest in the army as a child
Both feminine and masculine traits
How is the representation of Donato positive?
Personalised representation- his own voice
Gesture code of him handing out magazines, smiling
Tells his struggles
Presented as a “hero”
How does TBI challenge stereotypes around homelessness?
Describes vendors as going out in “all weathers” - misconceptions that homeless are lazy
Doesn’t idealise homelessness, describes it as “mad max”, discusses drug and alcohol abuse, however still sympathetic
Letters page describes the homeless as “inspirational”
How does TBI present political discourse?
Fist symbol in “manifesto” - resembles a political party, fist resembles communism
Criticises thatcher and the Tory government for “closing down libraries” in the letters page
Name some examples on how TBI is male dominated
‘Why don’t the homeless just go home’ article only interviews men, suggests men have more power in business
Men referred to as “stars”/“champion” - “Daniel Radcliffe Harry Potter star”
Example of positive female representation?
Marvin’s Newton in Moving on article - Youth Charity Boss
Low angle shot, alpha female (pashleys new tribes)
Why is the centre point charity advert negative representation?
Sympathises with homeless women, represents them as “damsel in distress”, black and white filter, cowardly gesture codes (huddled up)
In comparison to homeless men being represented as strong and heroic
Why do men dominate this issue?
Men are more likely to end up homeless
