The Media - Representations of Sexuality

Question 1

Dyer - media constructed stereotypes

Answer 1

• constructed signs of gayness
• facial expressions, vocal tones, stances and clothing

Question 2

Craig - 3 signifiers of gayness

Answer 2

camp - flamboyant figure of fun, non threatening, most common
macho - openly sexual, exaggerates traditional masculinity
deviant - sexual predators feeling guilt, morally wrong