Television Key terms #2 Flashcards
What is equilibrium?
To do with balance, stability or order.
What is essentialisation?
A process that involves ascribing certain traits or characteristics to someone by nature.
What is content analysis?
A research method that provides quantitative data.
What is symbolic annihilation?
The idea that the under-representation of particular social groups works to maintain social inequalities.
What is proppian princess?
The princess or ‘sought for person’ is one the character roles or narrative functions.
What is hypermasculinity?
Where stereotypically masculine traits such as power, toughness or physical strength are presented in exaggerated form.
What are sexual politics?
Refers to the power relations between men and women.
What are public service broadcasters?
A radio or television broadcaster that is seen to offer a public service by catering for a range of tastes and audiences.
What is Burden of representation?
The idea that when representations of particular social groups are limited.
What is ethnocentric?
Roger Brown defines ethnocentrism as ‘the application of the norms of one’s own culture to that of others’.
What is media conglomerate?
A company that owns other companies across a range of media platforms.
What is regulatory approval?
Changes in the ownership of media organisations can be referred to the media regulator if there is a possibility that they may not be in the public interest.
What is advertising spots?
They are the spaces in commercial breaks that are sold to advertisers.
What is sponsorship bumper?
A short clip featuring the name or logo of the sponsor that appears between the programme and the advertisements.
What is remit?
A remit outlines a broadcaster’s particular areas of responsibility.
